Simple Technology Grants

[Ben Rimes]

So I've recently been promoted up the food chain in our district's technology heirachy, in that I'm now the co-chair for my building's Technology Advisory Group (TAG). We also recently retooled how our building TAGs work, and rather than meet as a district wide group, we're meeting individually. This means that while I have the added burden of providing more of the structure and agenda for the meeting (of which I'm excited), it also means that I get to dig a little deeper into concerns and projects that more directly affect our building.

Since our building, and the district, is currently tech-poor in gadgets, professional development, and peripheals (digital cameras, digital voice recorders, VC equipment), I was hoping to put together some simple grant resources that our group could look through and pursue or possibly pass on to classroom teachers looking to add some additional hardware/software to their teaching. I'm talking smaller grants (under $1,000) that would require minimal effort (no more than half a days writing) that a classroom teacher could realistically do over the weekend, and bring back to school on Monday to submit.

The Oracle Foundation, Tech For Learning, and other large organization grants are nice, but I'm really looking for the smaller fish; something that an individual or small team could tackle relatively quickly in order to attain small assistances. I'll definitely be mentioning the MACUL Grants in our meeting, so that one's covered.

Any thoughts on other places for small tech grants?

[Jill Calkins]

Ben,
I am not aware of any right now, but I am also interested in these types of Grants. We are also in need of smaller items that we can put into our teachers hands and since our tech. dept. consists of two people and we have 1 technology teacher for two elementary buildings they just don't have time. (does anyone????) It is important though and worth the time if we could get some things. Good luck and I will be watching for more from you and to hopefully find some more to share with you.
Jill

[Jeff Trudell]

Ben,

Wayne County RESA puts out a grant newsletter monthly. You can subscribe to it at:

http://www.resa.net/grantwriting/

http://www.resa.net/grantwriting/newsletters/index.htm

[Ben Rimes]

Awesome, thanks Jeff! This may be a silly question as I might just be missing something, but where's the link to subscribe? I don't seem to see it :(

[Teresa Fulk]

Hi Ben and Jeff,

I just looked at this. What an awesome resource! Ben, I noticed that on the left hand side of the page there was a link to grant alerts. I clicked on that and it allowed me to search several different ways. Thanks for sharing Jeff!

-Teresa

[Kristina Rider]

MEEMIC Insurance company has what they call "mini-grants" that I believe might fit what you are looking for. Here is the website:
http://www.meemic.com/comfndoverCKR.htm

-Kristina

[Fihmiya Hamdan]

Hi everyone,

I had no idea there were such grants. It's amazing to discover what is out there. It's like what Michael said there is so much out there, but we have to look for it. He actually steered me here and provided information regarding these grants. I will definitely keep my eye out. I know of a few teachers that could really use these grants for their schools.
Thanks everyone,

Fihmiya

[Fihmiya Hamdan]

Yep..U were one of those few teachers I was thinking about..:)

[Michael Barbour]

This is another one that just came into my inbox...

MKB

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Nominate Your School District for 'Tech Excellence' Award!

Dear Michael Barbour,

Win Recognition for Your District's Outstanding Technology Programs!

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2008 Sylvia Charp Award for District Innovation in Technology. Tell us about the unique or inventive technology programs your district has implemented and you could win this year's award!

The Charp Award is presented annually by T.H.E. Journal and ISTE to recognize the best district-wide technology program in the country. The winning entry is chosen on the basis of consistent district commitment to excellence and overall success of the program. The winning district will:

* Be honored at the NECC 2008 Conference in San Antonio, TX
* Receive $2,000 for travel and registration expenses to attend NECC
* Be recognized in both T.H.E. Journal and Learning and Leading with Technology


Join an elite group of past recipients of the Charp Award:

2007: Calcasieu Parish, Lake Charles (LA)
2006: Niles Township High School District (IL)
2005: Kiel Area School District (WI)
2004: Irving Independent School District (TX)


For more information or to submit your district for this distinguished award, go to:
www.thejournal.com/charpaward

Deadline for submissions: March 14, 2008.
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[Jeff Trudell]

I attended a pre-con at Macul about grant writing. Here are a couple great resources:

http://www.resa.net/grantwriting/newsletters/index.htm

http://www.kentisd.org/administrators/grantsresources/

The Links below are from Angie and Kent ISD....

Locating Funders

Government

State = http://www.michigan.gov

http://www.mde.gov
(look under “Grants” tab)

http://megs.mde.state.mi.us/megsweb
(look under MIGAL tab)


Federal = http://www.grants.gov
(Sign up for grants opportunities emails!!)

http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/find/edlite-forecast.html
(Forecast of Funding Opportunities)

http://www.cfda.gov

http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/grantaward/start.cfm

http://cbexpress.acf.hhs.gov/articles.cfm?article_id=1294&ref=h...


Foundations

http://www.cmif.org
Michigan Foundation Directory (available in print and on CD-ROM)

http://fdncenter.org
The Foundation Directory online and cooperating collections

http://foundationcenter.org/newsletters/
(sign up for email alerts!!)

http://philanthropy.com
Guide to Grants Directory

http://www.tgci.com/funding.shtml
Search by State includes Community Foundations, Corporate Giving and top Private Foundations

Look at individual Foundation’s websites too!

Corporate

http://www.publiceducation.org/newsblast_grants.asp
(sign up for email alerts!!)

http://www.schoolgrants.org

http://www.eschoolnews.com

http://fundsnetservices.com

http://www.grantsalert.com
(Sign up for email alerts!!)

http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/2educat.htm

Grant Writing Resources

http://www.npguides.org

http://www.grantproposal.com/inquiry.html

http://www.schoolgrants.org/proposal_samples.htm

General Sites to look for grants

http://www.proposalwriter.com/grants.html

http://www.techlearning.com/resources/grants.php

http://www.kn.pacbell.com/products/grants/index.html

http://www.grantwrangler.com/

http://www.healthinschools.org/News%20Room/Grant%20Alerts.aspx

http://www.teacherscount.org/teacher/grants.shtml

http://www.vernier.com/grants/fulllist.html

Technology Specific

http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/2comptec.htm

http://www.eschoolnews.com/tsc/

http://techlearning.com/resources/grants.jhtml

All Around Excellent Resources

http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/4edfrais.htm

http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/grants/scholgrantseminar...

http://www.proposalwriter.com/grants.html

http://www.proposalwriter.com/grantopps.php

http://www.educationworld.com/

http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/archives/grants.shtml

http://www.eschoolnews.com/tsc/index.php?t=sub_pages&cat=22

Paid Resources/no opinions on quality

http://www.cdpublications.com/pubs/aidforeducation.php

http://philanthropy.com/grants/

http://www.efundingsolutions.com/

http://www.eschoolnews.com/catalog/

http://www.shoplrp.com/product/p-300511.html

http://www.k12grants.org/newsletter2.htm

[Teresa Fulk]

Jeff,

Thanks for sharing the wealth! Good luck in your grant writing!

[Ben Rimes]

Now that's what I call a list of grants! Great find, and an even larger thanks for sharing Jeff! Definitely going to hit up the Grant Writing Resources page to better prepare to digest this list. Again, huge thanks, Jeff! You're my educational grant hero :)

[Lisa Williams]

Thanks!!! Saved all these links. :)