GRANTS MARCH 2010
by Janet Shepard, Director
Funding grant proposals based on the results of on-line voting through websites and social networking sites seems to be increasing in popularity. Pepsi is the latest company I have noticed to offer funding to worthwhile projects in this manner. You will find details at www.refresheverything.com. We may be asking you to vote for PPP’s idea. Let us know if you have a parent involvement idea approved and we will help you get votes!
In addition to grants, there are sometimes cash awards to outstanding individuals who make significant contributions in their field. McGraw Hill is currently accepting nominations for such an award. You are invited to nominate someone for the 2010 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education. The application process consists of a one-time entry submission that will be reviewed and judged by the McGraw Prize Board of Judges. Three winners will be selected. The deadline is March 19, 2010.
There are several good resouces that we check for grant writing information. On of those comes from Connect for Kids. You may wish to take a look at their grant toolkit http://www.connectforkids.org/fundingkit10
