GRANTS FOR GREAT IDEAS
W O R K S H O P S U M M E R 2 0 1 3
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
To provide a format for writing grant proposals.
To offer insights for creating
effective grant proposals.
To have a grant application idea in
mind when you leave at the end
of the day!
GOALS OF THE MIDWAY ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION GRANT PROGRAM
To recognize and reward innovative and creative
instructionTo enhance student academic
performanceTo support higher levels of
student learningTo facilitate the creation of pilot
programs for the district
GRANT AWARDS
Up to $1,500 for individual teachers*
Up to $5,000 for campus teams, departments or district initiated
programs or projects
*Exceptions
This is a competition, so get your game face on!
SELECTION CRITERIA
Supports the District goals and the Campus Improvement Plan
Funds items not normally included in the campus budget
Emphasizes student academic performance
Incorporates sound evaluation procedures Represents a creative or innovative approach to accomplishing objectives (Should address a new project instead of one accomplished or under way)
Presented clearly and logically
WHAT WE FUNDCreative & Innovative Classroom Projects
Not Typically Covered in the Regular School Budget
APPLICATIONS NOT TYPICALLY APPROVED
Computers and other software for regular classroom useStudent Stipends for Trips Out of State Teacher Training/Hotel StaysSupplies for district-mandated programs (i.e., guided reading or
RTI) unless programs themselves are creative and innovativeAfter school or extra-curricular clubs
NEW RULE
Your name can only be on a maximum of two grant requests per cycle…..whether as a primary or a secondary writer (or both).
SUBMISSION CRITERIA
1. Due to the Education Foundation office no later than 4:30 PM on the October due date.
2. Submit hard copies of application pages and electronic copy
3. No late entries will be accepted. Don’t rely on same day campus mail delivery!
SIGN ON THE DOTTED LINE….
Campus principal should sign application after agreeing that the program is viable on their campus. Grants affecting multiple campuses need each campus principal’s signature.
If your grant program serves primarily special education students, then the Director of Instructional Services must sign your application as well.
If your application involves the purchase of technology, the Director of Technology (Adam) or the Technology Coordinator (Susan) must sign the BUDGET page of your grant application. Please submit a copy of the grant application to the Technology office no later than noon on Friday prior to the deadline.
DOS AND DON’TS OF GRANT WRITING
DOHave someone proofread your workExplain how your idea is creative and innovativeSpell out acronyms the first time they are used in your applicationLimit the dollars requested for substitutesBe persuasiveBe Creative – think up a “catchy” titleMention planned involvement of parents, PTAs, etc.
DO (CONTINUED)Include grant writer training certification for at least one member of
your groupBe positive. Number of students to be served.What will be better with your project?Paint a picture of what you want to create in the classroomDocument the need in the classroom: cite research, demographics.State your need or problem. Increase… Decrease… Reduce… Determine… It’s okay to come up with your persuasive points and THEN find a place
for them in the application. Explain how you will maintain the program if you are requesting “one
time” use items such as batteries or laser cartridges.
DON’TForget to add shipping costs for items requestedInclude other teachers on your grant application unless they are actively involved in the execution of the program (Remember secondary v. primary authors)Let those $$$ sit in the bank after you win a grant! Funds awarded must be spent by the end of the semester in which they are granted. Requisition forms are submitted through your regular campus process, and should be turned in as soon as possible.
FUNDED ITEMS – AN EVER-CHANGING TARGET
Bonus points for
New to districtNew to campusNew to dept./grade
levelNew to YOU
We want to be cutting edge, not old school!
WHEN THE PRIZE POSSE RIDES…..
Thank you and Good Luck!