Clever use of an old mansion to promote “new” thinking by students
Yes, I am the one who wants to go through every old home on every vacation, especially mansions! They do not all look alike to me and I prefer them to other types of museums. I can imagine myself living in them, so they are very close to history alive. As school moves into summer … Continue reading
Communities In Schools: The Nation’s Leading Dropout Prevention Organization.
How do we ensure that every child has the opportunity to succeed in school? CIS is one of a very few organizations proven to keep students in school and the only one to document that it increases graduation rates according to one independent, five-year evaluation of its work (and the “What Works Clearinghouse). The study … Continue reading
Baby it’s Sunny Outside: Shade Structure Grant Program
Shade Structure Program Information The American Academy of Dermatology‘s Shade Structure Program awards grants of $8,000 each for the purchase of permanent shade structures designed to provide shade and ultraviolet (UV) ray protection for outdoor areas. The AAD also provides a permanent sign to be displayed near the shade structure that promotes the importance of sun safety. … Continue reading
Links to funded grant proposals
New grant writers frequently ask for examples of similar proposals — in fact, seasoned grant writers appreciate these resources. I found a Texas School district that posts its funded proposals on its web site. I worked with this district several years ago and they are outstanding. In fact, they are an exemplary district. These are … Continue reading
Are You Writing for 21st Century Community Learning Center?
I am going to be writing a proposal for the Texas Education Agency 21st Century Community Learning Center this winter and have written a few in the past. While I don’t want your proposal to beat mine, here are a couple of tools that you will find useful in designing your program. The National Center … Continue reading
Grant Announcement! 2011-2012 Texas 21st Century Community Learning Centers
Grant Announcement! 2011-2012 Texas 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Cycle 7, Year 1 Due to the Texas Education Agency on February 15. TEA expects to award 50 grants, at a minimum level of $50,000. Eligible applicants are local educational agencies, community based organizations, public or private entities, or a consortium of two or more such agencies, … Continue reading
The Grant Coaches 