Tech & Learning - July 2008 - (Page 31) THE MONEY ISSUE: HOW TO GET IT THE BETTER WAYS TO WIN A GRANT TIPS FROM T&L GRANT GURU By Gary A. Carnow, Ed.D. Funding from grants is often at the core of a successful technology plan, but writing proposals requires a bit of magic and a lot of time. Grants can be a good way for educators to collaborate on building strong programs, but some creative thinking is also required. Here are eleven hints that can help you rake in the funds. FIND A BRIGHTER IDEA Becoming proactive at identifying needs will serve you well. When a grant Request for Proposal (RFP) becomes available, the grant seeker with good ideas will be ahead of the game. This is really the cornerstone of the grant-writing process. So what is a good idea? How do you go about getting these ideas? Ask your colleagues to identify problem areas that might benefit from a new program or a new way of doing things. The needs you identify may suggest a solution or a set of activities to solve a problem. Some ideas may come from looking at student achievement trends. For example, your fourth grade writing scores may consistently trail fifth grade scores. What are some possible reasons for this? Ask existing groups what problems they have identified. These include: PTAs, faculty committees, department chairpersons, administrator groups, parent advisory TIP #1 Grant Tips #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 Find a brighter idea Get better organized Prepare an elevator spech Get a support group Set your watch Fill in the holes Judge for yourself If you got it, share it Known when to stop #10 Make it a practice #11 Party and give thanks TECH & LEARNING | 31
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