Grant Writing Tricks/Tips
Above and Beyond Equipment For Your Classroom
Many times, teachers can not think of what types of tools is considered above and beyond. Here is a list of equipment I have asked for in the last 2 years and received with grants.
Classroom Set of Vex Robots with Arena
Podcasting Studio
Classroom Set of Hummingbird Kit with Micro.bits
HP Plotter
Sublimation Printer
3D Printers
Heat Press
3D Laser Printer
Cameo Silhouette Vinyl Cutter
The key to writing these grants and getting what you are asking for is....The Objectives and Standards for the classes you teach. You have to find a way to tie the equipment into your curriculum. In addition, how are you going to use this equipment to reach those non traditional students who normally do not take your class.
When I wrote the grant for the Sublimation Printer and Heat Press, my goal was to reach more girls in computer science. They are considered non traditional students. Why? This is strictly opinion here.....Girls see Computer Science as coding, cybersecurity, and sitting at a computer all day. They need to see the creative side of coding. They need to learn how to troubleshoot when their equipment goes down in their business. In my class, they are the graphic designers, planners, and the imagination that comes into play when we do projects. We can sublimate on various mediums such as cardboard. My students were able to make faces for their robots from images they created in Canva. They also used the sublimate printer to create signs for their pinball machines and press the image on cardboard.
Know the buzz words for your grant.
Source : https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/featurephilia/story/5-education-buzzwords-every-teacher-should-know-in-2022-1898386-2022-01-10
https://educationincites.com/whats-the-buzz-top-2021-k12-education-buzzwords-explained/
https://blog.edpuzzle.com/teaching-today/biggest-education-trends-2022/
Sources for Grants
Arkansas Department of Education
Arkansas State Teachers Association
Walmart found out about our community service project. They donated a $100 gift card for us to purchase yarn or equipment.
Harbor Freight-I didn't qualify to submit an application for their $50,000 grant. After I contacted them to find out if I qualify, they gave me a $100 gift card to buy tools for my classroom.
Statistics For Your Area
Contact Joe Rollins Ed. D., Director of Workforce Development, Northwest Arkansas [email protected]. He can give you a job analysis of your area. The job information also breaks down the jobs by hard skills, soft skill, education, and programs.
Classroom Set of Vex Robots with Arena
Podcasting Studio
Classroom Set of Hummingbird Kit with Micro.bits
HP Plotter
Sublimation Printer
3D Printers
Heat Press
3D Laser Printer
Cameo Silhouette Vinyl Cutter
The key to writing these grants and getting what you are asking for is....The Objectives and Standards for the classes you teach. You have to find a way to tie the equipment into your curriculum. In addition, how are you going to use this equipment to reach those non traditional students who normally do not take your class.
When I wrote the grant for the Sublimation Printer and Heat Press, my goal was to reach more girls in computer science. They are considered non traditional students. Why? This is strictly opinion here.....Girls see Computer Science as coding, cybersecurity, and sitting at a computer all day. They need to see the creative side of coding. They need to learn how to troubleshoot when their equipment goes down in their business. In my class, they are the graphic designers, planners, and the imagination that comes into play when we do projects. We can sublimate on various mediums such as cardboard. My students were able to make faces for their robots from images they created in Canva. They also used the sublimate printer to create signs for their pinball machines and press the image on cardboard.
Know the buzz words for your grant.
- Equity & Inclusion
- Data Driven Instruction or Learning Analytics
- Makerspace
- Personalized learning
- Diversity
- Non-Traditional
- Hybrid Learning
Source : https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/featurephilia/story/5-education-buzzwords-every-teacher-should-know-in-2022-1898386-2022-01-10
https://educationincites.com/whats-the-buzz-top-2021-k12-education-buzzwords-explained/
https://blog.edpuzzle.com/teaching-today/biggest-education-trends-2022/
Sources for Grants
Arkansas Department of Education
Arkansas State Teachers Association
Walmart found out about our community service project. They donated a $100 gift card for us to purchase yarn or equipment.
Harbor Freight-I didn't qualify to submit an application for their $50,000 grant. After I contacted them to find out if I qualify, they gave me a $100 gift card to buy tools for my classroom.
Statistics For Your Area
Contact Joe Rollins Ed. D., Director of Workforce Development, Northwest Arkansas [email protected]. He can give you a job analysis of your area. The job information also breaks down the jobs by hard skills, soft skill, education, and programs.