Grant Writing Workshop for Spring Hill ISD Education Foundation

1. Spring Hill ISD Education Foundation Grant Writing Workshop

2. To date, the Education Foundation has funded over 175 projects totaling more than… $370, 620.26

3. Who Decides? Grants are read by community leaders who serve anonymously on the Education Foundation Programs and Allocations Committee. These volunteers have agreed to review all the applications and select the ones to be funded based on the criteria established while following the guidelines of our The District Improvement Plan. Please make their job as easy as possible!

4. Grant Application Everything you need is ONLINE. All applications must be typed not using a font lower than 10pt. Be clear, concise and correct! “Save As” Name your grant to your computer, complete, then print and attach other documentation needed. Do not refer to any one campus or person if possible. If not an individual request you must have a coordinator over your grant request. Adhere to all deadlines!

5. Description • Tell what you hope to achieve. • Keep the statements simple and straight forward. • Promise only that which can reasonably be expected.

6. Remember…You only get one chance to make a good first impression! • Is the description clearly stated? • Is the project innovative/creative? • Does it meet academic excellence?

7. Compliance With DIP • State specific instructional goals of how project relates to The District Improvement Plan. • Why is project important? • What need or issue will this address? • Will the project improve student learning? • The project’s methods are research-based and are instructionally sound.

8. Measurable Objectives • List major Objectives with bullets, letters, … • Be specific. • Are objectives defined, obtainable, and address a stated need? • Are outcomes stated and measurable?

9. Evaluation • List (using bullets, numbers…) measurable criteria to be used and state their relation to objectives and activities. • How will you evaluate whether your objectives have been achieved? • The project supports specific standard and benchmarks. • Indicate how the success of the project will be determined.

10. Resources and Partnerships • List any school or community partners involved in the project and their roles.

11. Timeline • Are your dates clear, defined and realistic? • Are your dates attainable?

12. Research • Describe the research you’ve done. • Attach copies of pictures, website information or brochure pages describing as much information about your project to help the grant reviewers understand it visually.

13. Impact • How many students will benefit from this project? • Add any additional benefits not addressed.

14. Budget • Provide specific information. • Budget must be detailed and in order of priority. • Items requested are realistic. • Requests are cost effective. • Are there any after-costs for project. Who will take care of these? • Include shipping/handling, etc. costs.

15. Increase your chances • Make it easy for the reader. • Align your Objectives, Evaluation and Budget. • Don’t put things in your Budget that aren’t justified. • Type it. • Make it innovative. • Strive for academic excellence

16. Good Luck! Hope to award your grant in this Spring!