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Al- rahmah School Board Of Education grants committee

Al- rahmah School Board Of Education grants committee . Mid year report : December 2012. ARS BOE Grants Committee. Members. Contact Us. Sr. Zoobia Chaudhry ( Chair ) Sr. Somaya Khan Br. Syed Abid Hussain. grants@alramah.org. Purpose. Assess the needs of the School

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Al- rahmah School Board Of Education grants committee

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  1. Al-rahmah School Board Of Education grants committee Mid year report : December 2012

  2. ARS BOE Grants Committee Members Contact Us.. Sr. ZoobiaChaudhry (Chair) Sr. SomayaKhan Br. Syed AbidHussain grants@alramah.org BOE ARS Grants Committee

  3. Purpose • Assess the needs of the School • Program planning and grant planning • Introduce innovative programs to the School • Provide support to the teachers and students BOE ARS Grants Committee

  4. Search for the Grants Writing Company • 3 Companies were identified who are known to work with faith based organizations • All were contacted, only one responded • PJ glennonpjglennonconsulting@gmail.com 410-963-8125 • Beth Harbinson - bsharbinson@earthlink.net • Empower Consulting group BOE ARS Grants Committee

  5. Empower Consulting • Grant & Fund Development Activities: • Identifying Funding Opportunities and Priorities • Conducting Prospect Research • Developing Programs and Strategies for Support • Preparing Letters of Intent and Grant Applications • Grant-writing and/or Pre-submission Reviews of Grants BOE ARS Grants Committee

  6. Cost and Conditions of Contract • Reduced rate of $50/hour for nonprofits with a current operating budget of less than $500,000. • ECG will not accept commissions on grants. • ECG charges an upfront and nonrefundable fee of $500. • ECG does not make any guarantees that a favorable funding response will be received BOE ARS Grants Committee

  7. Decision : No for now…. • Reasons for not pursuing • Fewer grants available for the faith based non-profits • Upfront and total cost • May be not worth investing money with current financial constrains and other preferences • May be a possibility in future BOE ARS Grants Committee

  8. Where are we right now…. BOE ARS Grants Committee

  9. Currently Participating In... Title I - provides tutors for remedial reading and math instruction Title II - provides funding for professional development State Textbook Program - provides funding for the purchase of textbook and other learning materials • State and/or Federal grants • These programs are administered through the Baltimore County Public School System • No direct transfer of monetary funds. • Depend on the student population • Percentage of students qualifying for the Free and Reduced Breakfast and Lunch Program. BOE ARS Grants Committee

  10. Grant Applied 2013 Bob Costas Grants for the Teaching of Writing Grant applied with close collaboration with Sr. LisetteAbdiruhman (High School Faculty) to support her idea of Literary Club $3,000 awarded to teachers who inspire students to write By The College Board Applied on November 21st, 2012 Winners will be announced in January 2013, Awards will be presented at each College Board regional forum BOE ARS Grants Committee

  11. Grants Being Considered… • The standard Charitable Foundation After school, at risk, general education, Literacy • Berkshire Bank Foundation College readiness, ESL, gifted and talented, volunteerism • Special project grant General Education • General capital grants Facility renovations, install or upgrade computer software or hardware BOE ARS Grants Committee

  12. Our Concern… We are lacking the innovation to qualify for larger grants! For example: American Honda Foundation $20,000 to $75,000 Youth education, specifically in the areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, the environment, job training and literacy BOE ARS Grants Committee

  13. Plan For 2013… Our Commitment!! Your Contribution!! • More aggressive search • Work closely with school staff to determine priorities.. • Collaborate with PTSA for innovative ideas • Focus on education development • Build motivation within the ARS and ISB community • Spread the word • Encourage volunteers • Consider hiring grant writing interns for administration and teacher assistance BOE ARS Grants Committee

  14. ……. Jazak Allah Khair Al-Rahmah Grants Committee

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