1. Easy(?) Money Grant Sources and Writing Tips Andrea Negri Alief Hastings HS Andrea.Negri@aliefisd.net

2. Tips for Grant Writing Success Be clear about why you want something – especially if it costs more than comparable items Be clear about how it will be used Explain how it applies to your content area Try connecting to your CAP/DIP If you’ve had a grant funded before, reuse material GoPro image

3. Fund for Teachers Self-designed fellowships Create your own trip or choose an existing one Individual (up to $5,000) or group (up to $10,000) opportunities Can include gifts/materials for your classroom Deadline in January

4. Donors Choose Projects for teachers (those who work “directly with students”) Can be used for materials, field trips or speakers – Must use vendor list – Materials cannot transfer from teacher to teacher Point-system based Can be done throughout the year Photos courtesy Laura Negri, Alief Kerr HS

5. Education Foundation Grants Many ask how project will benefit students, the school or the district May have limitations in how much can be requested or how money can be used Deadlines vary by district GoPro image Photo by Ann Morris

6. Ways to Find Grants Fund for Teachers – has a list under Teacher Resources on its site (fundforteachers.org) Grants Alert (grantsalert.com) Spark Grant-Finder Tool (sparkpe.org) Photo by Jamie Alfaro