Writing a MACUL Grant

Purpose To encourage and support members interested in promoting effective instructional uses of the computer or related equipment

Grant Goal Improve learning with the effective use of technology Potential for replication

MACUL Grant Total grant funds available – to be determined. Do not exceed the grant limit in your proposal

Eligible Applicants MACUL Members K-12 Classroom Teachers K-12 Coordinators K-12 Administrators Higher Education Personnel

General Grant Writing Start with a clear need (problem) Identify target audience State the project goal(s) and purpose Describe what you want to do Include all information requested in the appropriate categories* Describe how you will determine success *Failure to do so may result in disqualification

General Grant Writing Write a grant that describes a project you want to do whether you get the grant or not. (Need for funding) Have someone read the grant that knows little about the problem or the project. (Clarity) Have someone read the grant that knows a lot about the grant project or subject area. (Content)

Project Narrative Overview of what you plan to do Plan first, write last Accurately describe what you plan to do Clearly align with rest of the proposal (especially the need)

Project Need Describe the need and/or the problem(s) Include information that validates the problem (a few statistics listing the source) Focus should ultimately improve teaching and learning

Project Plan (50 points) Includes sections on the: Goal (10) Objectives (15) Activities (15) Technology-related equipment and or Materials (5) Timeline (5)

Goal Goal (10 points) Focus should be on improving or transforming the teaching and learning process with the effective use of technology Your Project Need should describe specific goals of the project Describe how the project will achieve the goal

Objectives Objectives(15 points) Plan of Action and desired results are clearly described Objectives are measurable and in alignment with the stated need Describes what the “effective” use of technology will have on student achievement.

Objectives Other tips: Specific outcomes Measurable Clearly identify desired results Concrete, precise, prioritized Based on identified needs Aligned with National and State Tech Standards Realistic Replicable Innovative

Project Activities Project activities(15 points) Relate to objectives Clearly described State reasons for selection of activities Reasonable in scope Time and resources Concisely written!

Equipment and Materials Technology equipment and Materials (5 points) List of specific materials used in the activities Description of how they will be used in the project

Timeline Include: Dates and times Activity/event time Feasibility of timeline

Timeline Be sure to include: All activities Evaluation Plans for sharing with MACUL members and other educators

Sharing Sharing (10 points) Requirements: Present at MACUL Conference  Poster session or full session Submit a MACUL journal article Describe the method for sharing with other educators

Sharing Describe sharing with educators, district, community, ISD, etc. Be specific Avoid “could” or “might” Be definite

Evaluation Evaluation (10 points) Describe how you will evaluate the project What measure will you use to determine success? State clear indicators for improved: Student learning/achievement, or Instructional strategies, or Teacher learning

Budget Budget (10 points) To provide cost information related to the project Requested funds District funds A request for an amount over the stated grant award will be disqualified.

Budget Align equipment and materials with proposal Include best current prices (REMC) Include item cost and description

Budget Don’t request more than the maximum limit for the grant Add explanations Itemize all costs Partial funding may be awarded

Adjustments Points may be added or deducted: Being well-written (+ 2) Three or more spelling or grammar errors (-2) Confusing (-1-4) Too much repetition(-2) Parts not defined (up to -4) Exceeding word count (up to -10)

Disqualifications Incomplete application Listing school, district, or any identifying information Not related to technology or MACUL grant purpose Late submissions Failure to list Plan for Sharing MACUL Journal Conference Poster session or full conference session

Requirements Complete Summary Form Share the Project Submit an article to the MACUL journal Present a full session or poster session at MACUL Conference

Online Grant Application Online MACUL grant application can be found at:

Other MACUL Programs Educator of the Year Award Teacher of the Year Award Tech Coordinator of the Year Award Student Technology Showcase - Lansing MI-Champions ETLC Conference Upper Peninsula Educational Technology and Business Conference Upper Peninsula Educational Technology and Business Conference MI Learning on iTunesU ETAN Michigan Joint Education ConferenceMichigan Joint Education Conference Midwest Technology Leaders Midwest Technology Leaders

Educator of the Year Award Available September 2009 Due in December Awarded at the MACUL Conference Targeted for people such as media specialists, university and college staff, technology coordinators, computer coordinators, etc Recognizes and honors educators who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in implementing the use of technology to improve education

Teacher of the Year Award Available in September 2009 Due in December Awarded at the MACUL Conference Targeted for pre-K-12 classroom teachers Recognizes and honors teachers who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in implementing the use of technology to improve education.

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