Grants: a list of helpful sites

1. NCELA: Foreign Language Assistance Program:

This site is particularly rich in information. Note: make sure to check out the Richey Article on the above site! Click on this to see it: “The Foreign Language Assistance Program,” by Rebecca Richey, 2007. It is very detailed as to how to go about writing a successful grant. (www.ncela.gwu.edu)

2. Ed.Gov, the U.S. Department of Education:

This is a great site as it has connections to the state departments of education for all 50 states more! Check this out to find out what is going on in your back yard. (www.ed.gov)

3. Guidelines for Grant Preparation: Foreign Language Assistance Program:

A helpful document from New Mexico Highlands University in Albuquerque from 1996. (www.ncela.gwu.edu)

4. Wisconsin Department of Instruction: World Languages: Grant Opportunities:

Information from the official site of the state of Wisconsin in regards to Grants in Education. (dpi.wi.gov)

5. Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE): FLAP Grants to local educational agencies:

Information from the official site of the state of Illinois in regards to Grants in Education. (www.isbe.state.il.us)

6. JNCL/NCLIS:

Information from the Joint National Committee for languages and the National Council for Languages and International Studies. (www.languagepolicy.org)

7. Welcome to School Grants!

“Your one-stop site for PK-12 school grant opportunities” Created in 1999 as a way to share ways to get beyond intimidating grant writing for those who are new at it. Online tips are provided when needed. A variety of grant options are listed. (www.schoolgrants.org)

8. Find. Apply. Succeed.

This is the source of Federal grants and how to go about applying for them. (www.grants.gov)

9. AATF (American Association of Teachers of French) Small Grant Awards:

For projects relating to the study of French…a maximum of $500 which will be matched by the AATF Chapter to which the Teacher belongs. (frenchteachers.org)

10. AATSP (American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese) Small Grant Awards:

There are scholarships awarded for research. (www.aatsp.org)

11. Best Buy: Community Relations, Teach Awards:

Since 2004, the above program “…has awarded more than $17 million to over 6,000 K-12 schools.” Applications are due between July 1 and October 12, 2008 and will be announced on March 3, 2009. Over $10,000 will be awarded to up to 15 applications supporting 9th grade programs. (www.bestbuyinc.com)

12. Office Depot: kids in need Foundation, 2008 Kids In Need Teacher Grants Application:

“$100 to $500 to fund projects that make creative use of common teaching aids, approach curriculum from an imaginative angle, or tie nontraditional concepts together for the purpose of illustrating commonalities. Innovation and merit account for 40% of the evaluation.” (www.kidsinneed.net)

13. Borders Group, Inc.:

“In 1981, Borders Book Shop in Ann Arbor began offering local organizations and schools a program called Book Days for fundraising and library enrichment…Interested local nonprofits, schools…invite their friends and supporters to shop at their local Borders location during a specified weekend. The Organizations are responsible for publicizing fundraising opportunities….Borders gives back a percentage…as a donation.” (www.borders.com)

14. Staples Foundation for Learning:

You can receive up to $25,000 in grant monies although the usual amount is between $5,000 and $25,000. For the January 2009 grants, you must submit a proposal between October 10 and October 24 by 11:59 pm EST. (www.staplesfoundation.org)

15. Target Corporation Grants:

Check out the website, Target does much to support the educational community in numerous ways…the grants range from an average of $1000 to $3000. As of March 2008 on their website, they state they have donated $229 million! (sites.target.com)


Part 2: interview with Barb Harvey