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SCHOOL FUNDING NEWSLETTER
August 26, 2008 (click here to see our archived newsletters)
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You Need This Database To Find Grants
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Subscribe to The School Funding Center Grant Database. It allows you to look for grants 24/7, and it is updated daily with the latest federal, state, and foundation grants for
your school.
12-month subscription $397.00
6-month subscription $249.00
2-month trial $ 99.00
When you order the 12-month subscription, you get Dr. Deborah Porter's SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL GRANTS free with your subscription. It is a step-by-step grant-writing manual by one of the foremost grant writers in the country.
To order: http://www.schoolfundingcenter.com (credit card)
or call: toll-free 1-877-856-7400 (credit card)
or fax: 1-903-856-5272 (signed purchase order)
or mail: The School Funding Center, 449 Rusk Street,
Pittsburg, TX 75686
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Quote of the Month
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Education costs money, but then so does ignorance.
---Sir Claus Moser
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Editorial
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You're Back to School - Let Us Write Your Grants
I've never known an educator who wasn't a full-time grant writer for the district that really had time to apply for grants. The School Funding Center is now writing grants on a contingency basis for 12-month subscribers to our database.
Let us do the tedious work you don't have time to do.
Here's how it works. You subscribe to our database for 12 months. You find a grant or grants that match well with your school's needs. We review your selection to make sure you have better than a 50-50 chance of receiving the grant.
You send us a $500, non-refundable fee for preparing the grant application. We then apply for the grant.
If you don't get the grant money, you don't owe another penny. If you do get the grant money, you owe us a percentage of that money (however, the money cannot come from the grant money itself).
We believe that most schools simply don't have the money to hire a full-time grant writer. We believe that our service is a tremendous alternative to most schools.
Please write for more detail: dpeek@schoolfundingcenter.com
Don Peek
To do a free grant searches using The School Funding Center Grant Database, go to:
http://www.schoolfundingcenter.com
Enter your email address.
Don Peek
dpeek@schoolfundingcenter.com
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Feature Article
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Is It Time for a Federal Grant?
Most schools are familiar with Federal funding that comes from formula funds. These funds are automatically allocated and given to schools based on the number of students living in poverty. Schools apply for those funds, but they are not in competition for them. Examples of these funds are No Child Left Behind and Title I.
The Federal government has another class of grants that are discretionary. That means the Federal government sets up a pool of money to spend to get a project accomplished.
Your school must meet a set of criteria to apply. Once you apply, the applications are graded, and those with the highest scores receive the money they requested until the pool of money is exhausted.
One good part about these Federal grants is that millions and millions of dollars are often allocated. That usually means that your grant application can request a lot more money than you can with typical foundation grants. With more money you should be able to set up a more comprehensive and more effective program.
Unfortunately, with larger sums of money comes greater responsibility on your part. The application is generally longer and more difficult to complete. You also usually have to measure the success of your program and sometimes have it evaluated by an entity outside of your school.
There are five Federal grants right now that you might find interesting. You can locate these and other Federal grants by going to either: www.grants.gov or www.ed.gov
It takes a little searching to find the Federal education grants this way. Of course, we list all of these grants in The School Funding Center Grant Database, and they are broken down by category.
Don't be discouraged if you don't find a Federal grant immediately that meets your needs. Grants of one kind or another are announced on almost a weekly basis.
And remember, if you're looking for big money, a Federal grant may be just the way to go.
Don Peek
The School Funding Center Grant Database is the premier school grant database. It is more comprehensive and up-to-date than any other grant database that you will find.
Join us today.
http://www.schoolfundingcenter.com
Don Peek
dpeek@schoolfundingcenter.com
The School Funding Center's database at http://www.schoolfundingcenter.com
will help you match your needs to the grants that are available. We include live links to e-mail and Web sites of
granting organizations whenever available.
Usually address, phone, and/or fax is included.
To do free limited grant searches, go to:
http://www.schoolfundingcenter.com
and type in your email address.
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Tips
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1. If fund-raising is just not going to cut it this year, seriously consider applying for several grants.
2. Co-write your grant application. It's much easier when you work with someone.
3. Make absolutely sure you have a good match between your needs and the grantor's purpose before you begin writing.
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The School Funding Center Grant Database lists every grant available to your school in the United States. It is updated daily and currently contains over 110,000 grant opportunities.
If you are really serious about getting grant money for your school, you should subscribe to our grant database.
12-month subscription $397.00
6-month subscription $249.00
2-month trial $ 99.00
When you order the 12-month subscription, you get Dr. Deborah Porter's SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL GRANTS free with your subscription. It is a step-by-step grant-writing manual by one of the foremost grant writers in the country.
To order: http://www.schoolfundingcenter.com (credit card)
or phone: 1-877-856-7400 (credit card)
or fax: 1-903-856-5272 (signed purchase order)
or mail: The School Funding Center, 449 Rusk Street,
Pittsburg, TX 75686
United States' schools will get more than 6.5 billion dollars in grant money this year. Why should yours be left out?
Don't forget that you can do limited free searches in our huge school grant database by going to:
http://www.schoolfundingcenter.com
and typing in your email address on our main page.
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Top Grant-writing Manual in the Nation
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SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL GRANTS is a step-by-step grant-writing manual for both new and experienced grant writers. The author, Dr. Deborah Porter, is one of the most successful grant writers in the United States. More than 90% of the grants she writes are funded each year. You need this manual, $38.00 total cost, including shipping.
http://www.schoolfundingcenter.com/jump.asp
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Q & A
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Q. Is it better to apply for Federal funds than foundation funds?
A: Federal funds generally require more work but usually provide more money. Foundation funds generally require less work but provide less money.
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Grant Announcements
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Funded by: C-Span Teacher Fellowship Program
Description: Each summer the Fellowship program brings three teacher fellows to C-SPAN headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Chosen fellows have come with as few as two years or as many as thirty years of teaching experience. They have come from all across the country, taught a variety of subjects and grade levels at private schools and public schools. The Fellowship is valued at $6,500, which includes a $3,500 stipend.
Program Areas: Professional Development, Social Studies, Technology, All Other
Recipients: Public School, Private/Charter School
Proposal Deadline: 2/15/2009
Average Amount: $3,000.00 - $6,500.00
Address: 400 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 650, Washington, DC 20001
Telephone: 202-626-4858
Email: educate@c-span.org
Website: http://www.c-spanclassroom.org/Fellowship_About.aspx
Availability: All States
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Grant Name: State Farm Companies Foundation Education Grants
Funded by: State Farm Companies Foundation
Description: State Farm Insurance Companies® supports efforts to provide all children with an education that will allow them to reach their greatest potential and prepare them to participate in a nation and economy that continues as a global leader. In choosing teacher quality, service-learning and systemic improvement as our three focus areas, and organizations and programs to support in these categories, State Farm has reviewed how many , and to what degree the nine elements of education excellence are impacted. The Foundation also provides funding to scholarship programs that are administered by the American Indian College Fund, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. An independent committee of scholars administers the Doctoral Dissertation program.
Program Areas: Community Involvement/Volunteerism, ESL/Bilingual/Foreign Language, General Education, Math, Professional Development, Reading, Science/Environmental, Social Studies, Technology
Recipients: Public School, Higher Education
Proposal Deadline Description: None for K-12 education
Total Amount: $19.8 million
Contact Person: Karen Mayfield, Asst. Secy., Fdn Board of Mgrs.
Address: 1 State Farm Plz., Bloomington, IL 61710-0001
Telephone: 309-766-2161
Email: home.sf-foundation.494b00@statefarm.com
Website: http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/foundati.htm
Availability: All States
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Grant Name: Partners for Growth Matching Grants
Funded by: Curriculum Associates Inc.
Description: Curriculum Associates Inc. supports efforts by teachers, education support staff, and school or district administrators to improve student learning in the nation's public schools and nonprofit organizations by making matching grants to preK-12 educators who demonstrate an innovative approach to teaching with Curriculum Associates' research-based instructional and assessment materials. Grant applications are accepted four times per year.
Program Areas: General Education, All Other
Recipients: Public School, Private/Charter School, Other
Proposal Deadline: 9/15/2008
Annual deadlines: March 15, June 15, Sept. 15 and Dec. 15
Average Amount: $300.00
Telephone: 800-225-0248, ext. 545
Email: grants@CAinc.com
Website: http://www.casamples.com/downloads/GrantApplication0507.pdf
Availability: All States
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Feedback
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Don Peek
dpeek@schoolfundingcenter.com
I look forward to hearing from you.
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