1. Grant Writing Tool Kit Linda Jones The Eighth Floor

2. Getting Started Please turn off microphones to avoid feedback. Please use the Text chat window to post comments and questions at any point. It’s ok to “talk.” Use the link in the upper right corner to “maximize” your screen for a larger view. Ask me if I am recording???

3. In this lesson learn about: Researching your school profile to know what grants you are eligible for Prepping the profile of grant leaders Using the GetEdFunding.com database to search on grants that fit your school and your student population

4. Research your school profile http://firstexperience.com/services/market-research/

5. Demographics http://rack.2.mshcdn.com/media/ZgkyMDEzLzA3LzEyLzEyL2RlbW9ncmFwaGljLjQ1NjNjLmpwZwpwCXRodW1iCTEyMDB4NjI3Iwpl CWpwZw/cff0ab1f/029/demographics.jpg

6. Demographics Student population Data showing need for this project Photos of reality that needs to be changed Other unique information about your school.

8. Prep the profile of grant leaders http

9. Resume, Biography or Curriculum Vita (CV) You will be asked for ONE of these items Show information pertinent to this grant topic o Biography o Resume o Curriculum vitae Share with colleagues and revise

10. GetEdfunding.com

11. Email Subscriptions Biweekly personalized automatic updates Monthly GetEdFunding Connections e-newsletters Periodic alerts to upcoming grant-related webinars and resources. http://www.waxcom.com/impressions/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/e-newletter.jpeg

12. Keep in mind Is your school or program eligible? Know what must do/ can do/ cannot do Know maximum $ amount: Don’t exceed it! Need matching funds? o Need letters of support? o Sample rules: Cannot pay for food or alcohol Must allocate 10% for evaluation Cannot exceed state per diem Cannot use funds for capital improvements

13. Find school partners Build a team to work with you o “ Critical friend” to comment, help write, edit o Team members to draft sections o English teacher does proofreading o Math teacher checks budget o Principal checks on district issues