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WRITING GRANTS

WRITING GRANTS. Writing a Grant for AWARD Reading Education through Technology Suggestions for you to do this successfully for K-3 classrooms. Where to Start Learn about: • Federal and state funding • The Process involved • Other sources of funds/foundations

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WRITING GRANTS

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  1. WRITING GRANTS Writing a Grant for AWARD Reading Education through Technology Suggestions for you to do this successfully for K-3 classrooms

  2. Where to Start Learn about: • Federal and state funding • The Process involved • Other sources of funds/foundations • The AWARD website www.awardinteractive.com for web links to key sites

  3. Federal Grant Money • Formula-based programs such as the Federal Entitlement Program • State sub-grant programs such as Reading First • Competitive/discretionary grants such as Early Reading First

  4. State Grant Money Competitive programs funded with state revenues Begin your planning now

  5. Top Sites for Locating Grants AWARD can help with writing grants for Federal Entitlement Programs www.awardinteractive.com

  6. Useful web addressesTitle I, Part A—Improving Basic Programs operated by LEAshttp://www.ed.gov/programs/titleiparta/index.htmlTitle II, Part Teacher & Principal TrainingTitle II, Part D—Enhancing Education Through Technologyhttp://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/pg20.htmlhttp://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/pg34.htmlTitle III, Part A—English Language Acquisitionhttp://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/pg39.htmlTitle V, Part A—Innovative Programshttp://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/pg57.html

  7. We will help you to • Understand the requirements for writing a successful grant proposal • Understand the grant process • Learn how AWARD can help you

  8. Important points • Writing a grant takes time. • Make the strongest case for funding, covering all the requirements. • Fundingorganizations need to make sure they are getting value. • After winning a grant you are accountable for managing it properly. • There are no guarantees.

  9. Skills you need • Writing that is clear, coherent, and concise and covers all the key points outlined in the grant proposal • Ability to work with a team to carry out the project (Administration/Principals) • Ability to develop a plan, research, and provide documentation for your proposal

  10. Identify your Needs and Goals • Identify where funding would make improvements to your school. • Write a statement of need. • Include test results • Survey teachers, administrators and parents

  11. The Process 1. Match AWARD product and service to your needs/goals. 2. Find a grant to match your needs. 3. Develop a plan. 4. Write a proposal. Use AWARD grant assistance, available from sales@awardinteractive.com 5. Obtain grant funding. 6. Put the program into practice. 7. Evaluate the success of your program.

  12. Writing a grant proposal • Executive summary • Statement of needs • Goals (must be measurable and related to needs) • Program (AWARD) must address goals • Evaluation (success related to identified goals/objectives) • Sustainability (your project goes on) • Budget and personnel needs

  13. Winning the Grant • Program management • Budgetary management • Reports required by the Grant • AWARD can help! • Give your sales representative a call Toll free number 1-800-831-1688

  14. Managing the Grant• Keep detailed records for tracking• Update project accomplishments • List all expenditure• Report on student achievement

  15. AWARD Publishing Ltd. 40 W. 55th Street, #9B New York NY 10019-5376 Phone: 212-246-0405 Toll Free: 1-800-831-1688 Fax: 212-246-0406 Toll Free: 1-888-259-5972 E-mail: ed@awardinteractive.com Ed Gregory’s cell: 646 423 0232

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