Grant Alerts -- February 8, 2017

Hello WCPSS grant writers!  As you consider grant opportunities for your school, there are a few upcoming deadlines you might want to know about:

• Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grants are due on February 10 and offer up to $5,000 for school improvement projects. Check it out at http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/hta.html (Links to an external site.)
• The NC Arts Council's Arts in Education application period is open, and the deadline is March 1, 2017. Information about this opportunity can be found at http://www.ncarts.org/resources/grants/grants-organizations/arts-education-grants (Links to an external site.)
• Raleigh Moms Care is offering a $750 grant for classroom projects. The deadline is March 1, 2017. A link to the application can be found in our Grant Alerts and on our Canvas site.

Some new grant opportunities were approved by the Board of Education when they met on February 7. Take a look:

American Library Association
Application: http://www.ala.org/aboutala/ (Links to an external site.)
Subject: Literacy
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website for deadline dates

NC Music Educators Association (NCMEA)
Application: http://www.ncmea.net/programs/grants/mini-grant/criteria/ (Links to an external site.)
Subject: Music
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: March 15, 2017

Snapdragon Book Foundation
Application: http://snapdragonbookfoundation.org/faq/#faq-section-1 (Links to an external site.)
Subject: Literacy
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website for deadline dates

Good Sport Grants
Application: http://www.goodsports.org/apply/ (Links to an external site.)
Subject: Miscellaneous
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

McCarthey Dressman Grants
Application: https://mccartheydressman.org/academic-enrichment-grants/ (Links to an external site.)
Subject: STEM
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: April 15, 2017 or when 350 submissions are received

Lemelson – MIT, InvenTeam Initiative Program
Application: https://lemelsonmit.slideroom.com/#/login/program/32707/KIAPq3hzwO (Links to an external site.)
Subject: STEM
Funding Level: Up to $10,000
Deadline: April 10, 2017

Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
Application: https://www.paemst.org/ (Links to an external site.)
Subject: Varies
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

Fruit Tree Planting Foundation
Application: http://www.ftpf.org/apply.htm (Links to an external site.)
Subject: STEM
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

Healthy Playground Makeover – Together Counts
Application: http://www.togethercounts.com/healthy-playground-makeover (Links to an external site.)
Subject: Physical Education
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: March 24, 2017

Details about these and more grant opportunities can be found in our current Grant Alerts, located in three places:
• On the Intranet at http://www2.wcpss.net/departments/grants/alerts.htm (Links to an external site.)
• In the Office of Grants Canvas course, click on “Grant Alerts" in the left hand navigation bar
• At the Office of Grants Google site which can be accessed from anywhere with no sign in required. https://sites.google.com/a/wcpss.net/wcpss-grants-office/calendar (Links to an external site.)

Should you decide to apply for a grant, please work with your Principal or School Grants Contact to complete the Intent to Apply form (click here (Links to an external site.) to access the form, please note that the Grants Process has been redesigned and only Principals or School Grant Contacts may submit the form). Don't hesitate to be in touch if you have any questions.

Grant Alerts -- December 21, 2016

The 4C Fund grant opportunity is open until Wednesday, January 4 at 5:00 PM. WCPSS teachers may apply for grants of up to $10,000 for projects that utilize one or more of the 4Cs. More information can be found here. Please note that you must be logged in to your WCPSS Google account to access the guidelines and application. No Intent to Apply form is needed for the 4C Fund grant, since it is an internal grant.

If you were interested in attending a 4C Fund information session but unable to make it, a video with pertinent information is available here: https://youtu.be/yfT-JuEu4fg.

With the district's Winter Break starting on Friday, we encourage you to get in touch with us December 21 or 22 with any questions you may have regarding the 4C Fund. You can reach Dr. Angie Wright by email (awright@wcpss.net).

WCPSS Central Office (and the Office of Grants) will be closed for the Winter Break starting December 23 and will re-open on Tuesday, January 3. If an emergency comes up during the break, please email Dr. Wright.

NEW GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

Some new grant opportunities were approved by the Board of Education on December 20, 2016:

No Kid Hungry, Share Our Strength Grant

Application: https://www.nokidhungry.org/programs

Subject: Nutrition

Funding Level: Varies

Deadline: Check website for deadline dates

Batters Up USA

Application: http://www.battersupusa.org/Equipment.html

Subject: Physical education

Funding Level: Varies

Deadline: Check website for deadline dates

Opal®Apple, Youth Make a Difference Initiative

Application: http://www.opalapples.com/cause.aspx

Subject: Miscellaneous

Funding Level: Up to $20,000

Deadline: Check website for deadline dates

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Teacher Fellowship Program

Application: https://www.ushmm.org/educators/professional-events-and-resources/museum-teacher-fellowship-program

Subject: Miscellaneous

Funding Level: Varies

Deadline: February 1, 2017

Steelcase, Inc., Active Learning Center Grant

Application: https://www.steelcase.com/discover/information/education/active-learning-center-grant/

Subject: STEM

Funding Level: Varies

Deadline: Check website for deadline dates

Japan Foundation Grants

Application: https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/

Subject: Miscellaneous

Funding Level: Varies

Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

Details about these and more grant opportunities can be found in our current Grant Alerts, located in three places: 

·       On the Intranet at http://www2.wcpss.net/departments/grants/alerts.htm 

·       In the Office of Grants Canvas course, click on “Grant Alerts" in the left hand navigation bar

·       At the Office of Grants Google site which can be accessed from anywhere with no sign in required. https://sites.google.com/a/wcpss.net/wcpss-grants-office/calendar

Should you decide to apply for a grant, please work with your Principal or School Grants Contact to complete the Intent to Apply form (click here to access the form, please note that the Grants Process has been redesigned and only Principals or School Grant Contacts may submit the form). Don't hesitate to be in touch if you have any questions.

Grant Alerts - December 7, 2016

The 4C Fund grant opportunity is now open, offering grants of up to $10,000 for projects that utilize one or more of the 4Cs. The 4C Fund grant deadline is Wednesday, January 4 at 5:00 PM. More information can be found here. Please note that you must be logged in to your WCPSS Google account to access the guidelines and application.

An information session about the 4C Fund will be held on Thursday, December 8, from 5 – 6 PM at Crossroads I, 5625 Dillard Drive, Cary, NC  27518. If you are interested in attending but cannot come to the meeting in person, we would welcome you to join us through a video conference call using Google Hangouts. Please email grants@wpcss.net if you plan to join us via hangouts, and we will send you an invitation with the link .

NEW GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

Some new grant opportunities were approved by the Board of Education on December 6, 2016:

North Carolina Science, Mathematics and Technology Education Center (SMT) Grants, Application: https://www.ncsmt.org/, Subject: STEM, Funding Level: Up to $1,000, Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

The Follett Challenge, Application: https://follettchallenge.com/, Subject: Literacy, Funding Level: Up to $60,000, Deadline: December 23, 2016

US Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Teachers of Critical Languages Grants, Application: http://tclprogram.org/, Subject: Literacy, Funding Level: Varies, Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Museum of Natural Sciences Grants, Application: http://naturalsciences.org/index, Subject: STEM, Funding Level: Varies

Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

Muscle Milk Recovery Grants, Application: http://www.musclemilkrecoverygrant.com/, Subject: Miscellaneous, Funding Level: Varies, Deadline: December 31, 2016

US Lacrosse Foundation – Soft Stick Program Grants

Application: http://www.uslacrosse.org/sites/default/files/public/documents/programs/soft-stick-faq-2016.pdf, Subject: Physical education, Funding Level: Varies, Deadline: 1^st day of every month, February through November

Raleigh Moms, Application: https://goo.gl/5AwFfq, Subject: Miscellaneous, Funding Level: Up to $500, Deadline: March 1, 2017

There are a few grants with upcoming deadlines for you to consider:

·        The CenturyLink Foundation is offering their Teachers and Technology grant of up to $5,000 to schools in their residential service areas. More information can be found at http://www.centurylink.com/aboutus/community/foundation/teachers.html. Applications will be accepted from October 1 through January 12.

·        The Biogen Foundation: Ignite the Power of STEM grant program is now accepting applications through January 15, 2017. The grant supports innovative methods of providing STEM education. Preference will be given to 2016 Bridging the Gap STEM education conference registrants and attendees.  http://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/biogen/ignitenc

·        The 4C Fund grant opportunity is now open, offering grants of up to $10,000 for projects that utilize one or more of the 4Cs.  The deadline is Wednesday, January 4 at 5:00 PM. More information can be found here. Please note that you must be logged in to your WCPSS Google account to access the guidelines and application.

Details about these and more grant opportunities can be found in our current Grant Alerts, located in three places: 

·        On the Intranet at http://www2.wcpss.net/departments/grants/alerts.htm 

·        In the Office of Grants Canvas course, click on “Grant Alerts" in the left hand navigation bar 

·        At the Office of Grants Google site which can be accessed from anywhere with no sign in required. https://sites.google.com/a/wcpss.net/wcpss-grants-office/calendar

Should you decide to apply for a grant, please work with your Principal or School Grants Contact to complete the Intent to Apply form (click here to access the form, please note that the Grants Process has been redesigned and only Principals or School Grant Contacts may submit the form). Don't hesitate to be in touch if you have any questions.

Grant Alerts -- November 16, 2016

The WCPSS Board of Education met November 15 and approved the following grant opportunities:

National Teachers Hall of Fame; Application: http://www.nthf.org/awards; Subject: Miscellaneous; Funding Level: Varies; Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

WNDB – We Need Diverse Books; Application: http://weneeddiversebooks.org/we-need-diverse-books-is-giving-books-to-schools/; Subject: Literacy; Funding Level: Varies; Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

Literacy Empowerment Foundation (LEF); Application: http://www.lefbooks.org/all-new-matching-book-grant/; Subject: Literacy; Funding Level: Varies; Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

American Society of Plant Biologist (ASPB); Application: http://www.aspb.org/; Subject: STEM; Funding Level: Varies; Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

ASM International; Application: http://www.asminternational.org/learning/courses; Subject: STEM; Funding Level: Up to $500; Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

Lead2Feed World Hunger Leadership Challenge; Application: http://www.lead2feed.org/how-to-participate/project-submission-rules/; Subject: Miscellaneous; Funding Level: Varies; Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

Fund For Teachers; Application: http://www.fundforteachers.org/; Subject: Miscellaneous; Funding Level: Varies; Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

Southern Poverty Law Center; Application: https://www.splcenter.org/teaching-tolerance; Subject: Miscellaneous; Funding Level: Varies; Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

Arkema Foundation; Application: http://www.arkema-americas.com/en/social-responsibility/arkema-inc.-foundation/; Subject: STEM; Funding Level: Up to $50,000; Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

National Air Transportation Foundation; Application: http://nata.aero/about-nata/grants.aspx

Subject: STEM; Funding Level: Varies; Deadline: Between August 31 – May 31

Pizza Hut Book It Grant; Application: http://www.bookitprogram.com/; Subject: Literacy

Funding Level: Varies; Deadline: November 30 for Page Turner grant, check website for other available grants and deadline dates

There are a few grants with upcoming deadlines for you to consider:

·        The CenturyLink Foundation is offering their Teachers and Technology grant of up to $5,000 to schools in their residential service areas. More information can be found at http://www.centurylink.com/aboutus/community/foundation/teachers.html. Applications will be accepted from October 1 through January 12.

·        The Biogen Foundation: Ignite the Power of STEM grant program is now accepting applications through January 15, 2017. The grant supports innovative methods of providing STEM education. Preference will be given to 2016 Bridging the Gap STEM education conference registrants and attendees.  http://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/biogen/ignitenc

·        The 4C Fund grant opportunity is now open, offering grants of up to $10,000 for projects that utilize one or more of the 4Cs.  The deadline is Wednesday, January 4 at 5:00 PM. More information can be found here. Please note that you must be logged in to your WCPSS Google account to access the guidelines and application.

Details about these and more grant opportunities can be found in our current Grant Alerts, located in three places: 

·        On the Intranet at http://www2.wcpss.net/departments/grants/alerts.htm 

·        In the Office of Grants Canvas course, click on “Grant Alerts" in the left hand navigation bar 

·        At the Office of Grants Google site which can be accessed from anywhere with no sign in required. https://sites.google.com/a/wcpss.net/wcpss-grants-office/calendar

Should you decide to apply for a grant, please work with your Principal or School Grants Contact to complete the Intent to Apply form (click here to access the form, please note that the Grants Process has been redesigned and only Principals or School Grant Contacts may submit the form). Don't hesitate to be in touch if you have any questions.

Grant Alerts -- November 3, 2016

The WCPSS Board of Education met November 1 and approved the following grant opportunity:

North Carolina Technology in Education

Application: http://ncties.org/conference/recognitions/grants/index.php

Subject: STEM

Funding Level: $3,000

Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

There are a few grants with upcoming deadlines for you to consider:

·         The NC Farm Bureau's Ag in the Classroom grant provides $500 for classroom projects related to agriculture. The deadline is November 15, and more information can be found at http://www.ncagintheclassroom.com/Grants.

·         The CenturyLink Foundation is offering their Teachers and Technology grant of up to $5,000 to schools in their residential service areas. More information can be found at http://www.centurylink.com/aboutus/community/foundation/teachers.html. Applications will be accepted from October 1 through January 12.

·         The Biogen Foundation: Ignite the Power of STEM grant program is now accepting applications through January 15, 2017. The grant supports innovative methods of providing STEM education. Preference will be given to 2016 Bridging the Gap STEM education conference registrants and attendees.

Details about these and more grant opportunities can be found in our current Grant Alerts, located in three places: 

·         On the Intranet at http://www2.wcpss.net/departments/grants/alerts.htm 

·         In the Office of Grants Canvas course, click on “Grant Alerts" in the left hand navigation bar 

·         At the Office of Grants Google site which can be accessed from anywhere with no sign in required. https://sites.google.com/a/wcpss.net/wcpss-grants-office/calendar

Should you decide to apply for a grant, please work with your Principal or School Grants Contact to complete the Intent to Apply form (click here to access the form, please note that the Grants Process has been redesigned and only Principals or School Grant Contacts may submit the form). Don't hesitate to be in touch if you have any questions.

Changes to the WCPSS Grants Process

Effective October 3, the WCPSS Grants Process has been redesigned. Intent to Apply (ITA) forms will only be submitted by a Principal or their designated School Grants Contact (SGC). Teachers who are considering applying for a grant should work with their Principal or School Grant Contact to complete and submit Intent to Apply forms. For a preview of the information requested in the form, click here.

Changes to Donors Choose

When using a site like Donors Choose, remember the public nature of electronic postings and the likelihood that students, parents, and other members of the community can, and hopefully will access what’s posted. Donors Choose requests are public, so be sure to protect student privacy and speak of students, families and the community with great respect. Here are some questions to consider as you develop Donors Choose grant requests.

•  Does the proposed grant seek to secure funding or supplies/materials that the district has not been given an opportunity to address?

•  Does the proposed grant seek to secure funding or supplies/materials which the district is obligated to provide (e.g., IEP or 504 plans)?

•  Does the proposed grant seek to secure technology or software? If so, are the materials sought district approved?

•  Knowing that proposals are public information, are you comfortable with how your school is represented?

Photos should not include images of students, even if a teacher believes all the students pictured have parental permission. Instead, teachers may use general photos of their classroom so long as the image does not include any materials which might personally identify or include students.

Donors Choose requires a “Thank You” package when an award is made, including photos. They are aware of the challenges of including student photos and provide alternative that are acceptable. Please note those alternatives don’t have to include children. Photos could show the completed project or materials displayed.

Keep in mind that grant requests need to align to district guidelines and standards.

•  Consult the sample POs [http://www2.wcpss.net/departments/purchasing/samplepos.htm] for technology equipment, and work with your Principal to direct any questions to Technology Services.

•  Any software requested should be district approved.Click here to review district software standards.

•  Work with your Principal to consult with Facility Services for any proposed modification to school buildings and grounds.

Grant Alerts -- October 19, 2016

Here are a few updates about grant opportunities for WCPSS schools:

Upcoming Grant Deadlines

·         The NC Farm Bureau's Ag in the Classroom grant provides $500 for classroom projects related to agriculture. The deadline is November 15, and more information can be found at http://www.ncagintheclassroom.com/Grants.

·         The CenturyLink Foundation is offering their Teachers and Technology grant of up to $5,000 to schools in their residential service areas. More information can be found at http://www.centurylink.com/aboutus/community/foundation/teachers.html. Applications will be accepted from October 1 through January 12.

New Grant Opportunities

The WCPSS Board of Education met October 18 and approved the following grant opportunities:

CenturyLink Foundation

Application: http://www.centurylink.com/aboutus/community/foundation/teachers.html

Subject: Technology

Funding Level: Up to $5,000

Deadline: October 1, 2016 - January 12, 2017

Dollar General

Application: http://www2.dollargeneral.com/dgliteracy/Pages/grant_programs.aspx

Subject: Literacy

Funding Level: Varies

Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

Sigma Alpha Agriculture Sorority, Ag In The Classroom

Application:http://www.sigmaalpha.org/index.php?submenu=About&submenu=About&src=gendocs&ref=Mission&category=About

Subject: STEM

Funding Level: Varies

Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

Katie’s Krops

Application: http://www.katieskrops.com/start-a-garden.html

Subject: STEM

Funding Level: Varies

Deadline: October 1 – December 31

Details about these and more grant opportunities can be found in our current Grant Alerts, located in three places: 

·         On the Intranet at http://www2.wcpss.net/departments/grants/alerts.htm 

·         In the Office of Grants Canvas course, click on “Grant Alerts" in the left hand navigation bar 

·         At the Office of Grants Google site which can be accessed from anywhere with no sign in required. https://sites.google.com/a/wcpss.net/wcpss-grants-office/calendar

Should you decide to apply for a grant, please work with your Principal or School Grants Contact to complete the Intent to Apply form (click here to access the form, please note that the Grants Process has been redesigned and only Principals or School Grant Contacts may submit the form). Don't hesitate to be in touch if you have any questions.

PS. Check us out on FaceBook and Twitter! We post grant updates, highlight upcoming deadlines, celebrate grants received in the district. To follow us on FaceBook, click here. Our Twitter handle is @WcpssGrants.

Grant Alerts -- October 5, 2016

The WCPSS Board of Education met on October 4 and approved the following grant opportunities:

Crayola
Application: http://www.crayola.com/for-educators/ccac-landing/grant-program.aspx
Subject: Miscellaneous
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

Turning Technology Grant
Application: https://www.turningtechnologies.com/classroom-improvement
Subject: STEM
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
Application: http://www.scbwi.org/awards/grants/community-grants/
Subject: Literacy
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

Extron Electronics Classroom Technology Grant
Application: http://www.extronclassroom.com/purchasing/grants.aspx
Subject: STEM
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

Themes and Variations Musicplay Grant Programs
Application: https://www.google.com/search?q=themes+and+variations+musicplay+grant&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8
Subject: Arts
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

The Walking Classroom Institute
Application: http://www.thewalkingclassroom.org/our-program/
Subject: Physical Education
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

GameTime Playground Grant Program
Application: http://www.gametime.com/grant/?gclid=CIuSzciltc8CFYs7gQodhBUBVw
Subject: Physical Education
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

Special Olympics North Carolina, Project UNIFY
Application: http://www.specialolympics.org/projectunify.aspx
Subject: Physical Education
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE)
Application: http://www.ncae.org/get-involved/awards/
Subject: Miscellaneous
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

First Book Grant Program
Application: https://www.firstbook.org/receive-books
Subject: Literacy
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

Fiskars, Project Orange Thumb
Application: http://www2.fiskars.com/Community/Project-Orange-Thumb
Subject: STEM
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

NC Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts Auxiliary Grant
Application: http://ncaswcd.org/?page_id=516
Subject: STEM
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

NC Farm Bureau, Ag in the Classroom Grant
Application: http://www.ncagintheclassroom.com/Grants
Subject: STEM
Funding Level: Up to $500
Deadline: November 15, 2016

Ezra Jack Keats Foundation Grants
Application: http://www.ezra-jack-keats.org/section/programs/
Subject: Literacy
Funding Level: Varies
Deadline: Check website for available grants and deadline dates

Pending Deadlines: A couple of great grant opportunities have deadlines coming up soon.

• The NC Farm Bureau's Ag in the Classroom grant provides $500 for classroom projects related to agriculture. The deadline is November 15, and more information can be found at http://www.ncagintheclassroom.com/Grants (Links to an external site.)http://www.ncagintheclassroom.com/Grants (Links to an external site.).

• The NEA Foundation offers Learning and Leadership grants to educators, $2,000 for individuals or $5,000 for a group application. The next deadline is October 15. More information can be found at http://www.neafoundation.org/pages/learning-leadership-grants/ (Links to an external site.)http://www.neafoundation.org/pages/learning-leadership-grants/ (Links to an external site.)

Details about these and more grant opportunities can be found in our current Grant Alerts, located in three places:
• On the Intranet at http://www2.wcpss.net/departments/grants/alerts.htm
• In the Office of Grants Canvas course, click on “Grant Alerts" in the left hand navigation bar
• At the Office of Grants Google site which can be accessed from anywhere with no sign in required.https://sites.google.com/a/wcpss.net/wcpss-grants-office/calendar

Should you decide to apply for a grant, please work with your Principal or School Grants Contact to complete the Intent to Apply form (click here (Links to an external site.) to access the form, please note that the Grants Process has been redesigned and only Principals or School Grant Contacts may submit the form). Don't hesitate to be in touch if you have any questions.

PS. Check us out on FaceBook and Twitter! We post grant updates, highlight upcoming deadlines, celebrate grants received in the district. To follow us on FaceBook, click here. Our Twitter handle is @WcpssGrants.