In the previous month, teachers searched GetEdFunding for STEM opportunities, early childhood education grants, and funding for after-school and out-of-school programs. Check out which grants GetEdFunding educators viewed the most in the month of July. Continue Reading
We have published a number of blogs with tips and information on how to write a successful grant application, covering topics from budgets to narratives and Letters of Inquiry to thank you letters to funders. But what do successful grant applications look like? What makes them stand out? Which projects have captured funders’ attention? Below is an example of a successful grant application. Continue Reading
Many educators, principals, and decision makers view professional development and learning as a way to increase the skills needed to prepare students for the demands of the twenty-first century workforce. Professional development helps teachers improve educational practices and students’ academic performance. GetEdFunding offers a range of grants and awards for professional development. Here are a few ideas to get you started: Continue Reading
Imagine you have found a perfect grant opportunity for your classroom. You have contacted the foundation and they are interested in your project and encouraging you to apply. The next step is to write your application. It all sounds straightforward, but often there is one more step in between. You don’t just need to apply once to the foundation—you have to apply twice because first you have to convince your principal to support your application. Continue Reading
With the summer holidays in full swing, teachers searched for grant opportunities to fund STEM programs, academic achievement, and physical education. Check out which grants GetEdFunding educators viewed the most in the month of June. Continue Reading
We at Discovery GetEdFunding hope you have great July 4th! Continue Reading
School is out and the holidays have begun, but are you still looking to fund out-of-school projects, camps, or learning activities for your students? We compiled a few opportunities that are still open to applications. Continue Reading
In a previous blog, we discussed using data to support grant proposals. But data numbers are not the only important factors that add value to a proposal. There are other statistics that can give grant proposals additional weight and impress funders. Continue Reading
With the school year coming to an end, educators searched most often for funding for student achievement programs, assistance and training, and technology education programs. Check out the grants GetEdFunding members viewed the most in the month of May. Continue Reading
One of the most important yet difficult features of a grant application is providing the data that supports your proposal, your need, and your goals. Whether the funder asks for demographic data, school population, and information on target audiences, or background data, it is crucial to know where to look for the right numbers. We have compiled a number of resources for data collection that is essential to your proposal: Continue Reading
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