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| 1 | GRANT FUNDING NEWSLETTER How GAGP Can Help You, p. 1 Good News, p. 1 Grants in the Spotlight, p. 3 Grant Writer in Acon, p. 4 Upcoming Grant Wring Workshops, p. 5 Opportunity Spotlight, p. 5 Tip for the Day: Formula for a Perfect Applicaon, p. 6 Grant Wring Resources, p. 7 Upcoming and Rolling Grant Opportunies, p. 8 3rd Quarter Grant Acvity, p. 10 IN THIS ISSUE Grant Development Process and How GAGP Can Help You A copy of all grant applicaons to external agencies must be submied to the Grants Administraon & Government Programs (GAGP) Department as soon as possible to obtain School Board approval. Grant contracts and funds will not be awarded without Board approval. A copy may be submied via e-mail to [email protected] or via pony mail to GAGP to the 4 th Floor of the K.C. Wright Administrave Building. All grant applicaons MUST support the Districts Strategic Plan Goals of High-Quality Instrucon, Connuous Improvement, and Effecve Communicaon and align to District Priority Iniaves. Grants Administraon & Government Programs (GAGP) JUNE 2018 broward.k12.fl.us/grants BCPS and PNC Grow Up Great with STEAM Through support from PNC, Young at Art, Palm Beach State College, and South Florida Science Museum, teachers and students from Sunland Park Academy and the Pre-K Annex have been engaged in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) learning for the past two years. The partnership has included professional development, family fun days, family resources, STEAM Fairs, and classroom experiences. The two-year experience has culminated with the opening of a Pre-K STEAM lab at Lauderdale Manors Early Learning and Family Resource Center. The lab is designed to be a "science museum in the school" with hands-on opportunies for engaging, creang, building, and all out-science fun. GAGP staff worked closely with Dr. Lori Canning, Execuve Director – Early Learning and Language Acquision and her team to develop the proposal. Thank you, PNC for your contribuon of $30,000 and for your connued support! Donor Stewardship Relationship Cultivation

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How GAGP Can Help You, p. 1

Good News, p. 1

Grants in the Spotlight, p. 3

Grant Writer in Action, p. 4

Upcoming Grant Writing Workshops, p. 5

Opportunity Spotlight, p. 5

Tip for the Day: Formula for a Perfect Application, p. 6

Grant Writing Resources, p. 7

Upcoming and Rolling Grant Opportunities, p. 8

3rd Quarter Grant Activity, p. 10

IN THIS ISSUE

Grant Development Process and How GAGP Can Help You A copy of all grant applications to external agencies must be

submitted to the Grants Administration & Government Programs (GAGP) Department as soon as possible to obtain School Board approval. Grant contracts and funds will not be awarded without Board approval. A copy may be submitted via e-mail to [email protected] or via pony mail to GAGP to the 4th Floor of the K.C. Wright Administrative Building. All grant applications MUST support the District’s Strategic Plan Goals of High-Quality Instruction, Continuous Improvement, and Effective Communication and align to District Priority Initiatives.

Grants Administration & Government Programs (GAGP) JUNE 2018 broward.k12.fl.us/grants

BCPS and PNC Grow Up Great with STEAM

Through support from PNC, Young at Art, Palm Beach State College, and South Florida Science Museum, teachers and students from Sunland Park Academy and the Pre-K Annex have been engaged in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) learning for the past two years. The partnership has included professional development, family fun days, family resources, STEAM Fairs, and classroom experiences. The two-year experience has culminated with the opening of a Pre-K STEAM lab at Lauderdale Manors Early Learning and Family Resource Center. The lab is designed to be a "science museum in the school" with hands-on opportunities for engaging, creating, building, and all out-science fun. GAGP staff worked closely with Dr. Lori Canning, Executive Director – Early Learning and Language Acquisition and her team to develop the proposal. Thank you, PNC for your contribution of $30,000 and for your continued support!

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Everglades Foundation Increases Support to BCPS

Thank you to The Everglades Foundation for supporting Broward students and protecting America’s Everglades, the water supply for nearly 8 million Floridians. Through the generous support from The Everglades Foundation, 353 teachers from 116 district schools have participated in the Everglades Literacy Program. As part of the program, 11 district schools received grants to support 4th grade field trips to the Everglades. Students visited historic areas of the park, conducted water quality testing, and made life cycle observations. Teachers also participated in professional development opportunities through which they gained skills and tools needed to help students understand the ecological and economic impact of Everglades restoration. CLICK HERE to learn how you can partner with the Everglades Foundation. Congratulations to the following teachers and schools for receiving support from The Everglades Foundation in 2017/18: Julie Gittelman, Plantation Park Elementary Alexandra Zarrella, Sheridan Park Elementary School Dr. Laurel Crowle/Tamilla Eldridge Mason, Morrow Elementary School Jessica Alonso, Silver Lakes Elementary School Natale Lubinger, Rivergades Elementary Sharon Rivera, Fox Trail Elementary Marjorie Archer/Solitaire Martinez, Lakeside Elementary Dr. Jennifer Morales, Norcrest Elementary Giovanni Bonelli, Mary M. Bethune Elementary David Martin ll, Eagle Point Elementary Elaine Fiore, Beachside Montessori

BCPS Receives Prestigious Chiefs for Change Grant

The overall goal of the Chiefs for Change project is to prepare middle grades teacher leaders and the central office chiefs to carry out the transformation to project-based, interdisciplinary learning. The project focuses on the support needed by central District offices and teacher leaders to implement and ensure the embedding in the culture of project-based, interdisciplinary learning District-wide. Chiefs for Change has awarded the District a grant of $98,400 to engage students in project-based and interdisciplinary learning to prepare life-ready students by exposing them to a variety of learning methods and modalities. GAGP staff worked in collaboration with the Office of Academics, the Office of School Performance and Accountability, and Program Evaluation to develop the grant application.

ExxonMobil Educational Alliance Awards Grants to BCPS

Through the generous support of ExxonMobil Foundation, the following schools have received $500 in 2017/18 to support Math and/or Science programs. Information on how your school can also partner with ExxonMobil can be found HERE. Thank you, ExxonMobil for your support!

Participating Schools: Tradewinds Elementary School, North Lauderdale PreK-8, Tequesta Trace Middle School, Tamarac Elementary School, Sawgrass Elementary School, and Fox Trail Elementary School

Students enjoying the Everglades

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Thank you Professor Eileen Santiago (L) and Broward College for hosting Adriana Ermoli-Miller (R) and the Grant Writing Workshop on May 1, 2018.

Google’s Educator Professional Development Grant

Google aims to provide funding for equitable, sustainable, and scalable solutions in Computer Science (CS) Professional Development (PD). BPCS has received a $28,000 grant from Google to create a CS PD program and Community of Practice (COP) for local middle grade teachers. In BCPS, students in approximately 45% of the middle schools have access to a full year CS course. Schools are realizing the need for additional CS courses to meet student demand. This PD and the implementation of Google CS-First clubs for additional CS experiences will help teachers engage students during middle school, closing the CS gap, and helping to feed the high school and advanced placement CS programs. GAGP staff worked closely with Dr. Lisa Milenkovic, Supervisor, STEM+Computer Science – Applied Learning and her team on the proposal. Congratulations Team STEM+Computer Science on wining the grant!

Thank you to Broward College for Hosting Grant Writing Workshop

Hallandale Magnet High School Drama Club

Receives NBC Rise Grant

Hallandale Magnet High School is one of fifty high schools that have risen above 1,000 applicants to claim NBC R.I.S.E. America grant. Through R.I.S.E. (Recognizing and Inspiring Student Expression) America, NBC has awarded each of the 50 winning schools with a $10,000 grant that will cover the critical needs of their theatre programs ranging from production expenses to technical equipment and master classes. Ari Odzer from NBC 6 stopped by Hallandale High School to interview the Charger Drama Club. They captured a showcase of campus pride, enthusiasm, and leadership. CLICK HERE to view the NBC 6 Education on 6 video. Congratulations to Kayla Mason for winning such a prestigious grant through her first grant writing effort.

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Grants are a powerful tool to enhance teaching and learning throughout our District. Please take the opportunity to have your grants showcased in one of our upcoming newsletters by submitting your photos with the subject line Grants In Action, and email your action photographs of activities associated with grant awards to [email protected]. This is another opportunity to acknowledge our grant donors for their support and to showcase the innovative learning experiences developed by our school based staff!

Name: Donna Haynes Position: Art Curriculum Supervisor K-12 Years of service: 3 (in current position) How many grants have you been awarded and what is the total dollar amount awarded? The “Art Reaching Today’s Youth (ARTY) Program” has received $33,500 in grants to implement our innovative artful program in 11 Title I elementary schools that do not have current art programs. We are awaiting responses for two major grants this month and are hopeful to receive additional funding from local community foundations. Which grant-supported project is your favorite? The “ARTY” Program. This non-profit program provides project-based art classes aboard converted school buses for Title I elementary schools that currently have no visual arts programs in place. The studio buses were the creation of Libby Hodges, an arts teacher at Tropical Elementary School, and a team of experienced teaching artist volunteers. What is your process for filling out a grant application? I have worked collaboratively with the Arty Van Gogh conceptualizer and art teacher from Tropical Elementary’s Libby Hodges and GAGP’s Rebecca Reichert-Cuffe, Senior Manager, Grant Programs to form the concepts of the ARTY Program and fulfill the writing and financial components of the grant applications. We meet often to target new ways to fund this amazing program. Have you discovered certain tips about grant writing that have been successful? I’ve been to break out sessions that focus on tips and grant writing. I think it’s important to get on committees that judge grants, so you can read multiple levels of grant writing. I also think it is good to work in teams to write a grant since everyone will have different strengths. For example, one team member may be good at financials and another maybe better at storytelling. Working in a team in collaboration can allow for multiple grants to be written at the same time.

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Upcoming Grant Writing Capacity Building and Proposal Development Workshops

GAGP staff offers a capacity building workshop for teachers, parents and staff on grant writing; the elements of program development; and the joint identification of program funding needs and opportunities. Workshops will be scheduled beginning in August based on interest and availability. CLICK HERE TO EXPRESS INTEREST.

Teacher Grants Space: Join BCPS teachers and GAGP staff to network and exchange program ideas; learn about upcoming grant opportunities; view sample proposals; find a quiet space to write proposals; and get real-time feedback and input on your proposals. CLICK HERE TO EXPRESS INTEREST.

Please contact GAGP if you would like to request a basic or advanced grant writing workshop for your school community.

Digital Wish Grants help teachers solve technology shortfalls in their classrooms. Applicants submit technology-based lesson plans to the funding agency for a chance to win technology awards. Additionally, lesson plans will be shared with colleagues and educators from across the country. Lesson plans may cover any subject area. DEADLINE: June 30, 2018 | Application

Project categories currently available for funding include:

GoPro Action Video Lesson Plan Grant: A GoPro HERO 4 Silver Action camera ($349 value) will be awarded for the most engaging lesson plan that incorporates video to support planned activities. Applicants should invite their students to help brainstorm classroom projects.

Digital Discoveries: Lesson Plans Using a Document Camera: A HoverCam Solo 5 Document camera ($199 value) will be awarded to lesson plans that capture the most creative use of a document camera in the classroom.

STEAM Activities Using Robotics Lesson Plans: Cubelets SIX Kit Robot Blocks ($159 value) will be awarded to lesson plans that relate to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities using robots. The program prefers creative lesson plans on how classrooms will use the Cubelets SIX kits.

“Special thanks for your excellent training, answering all our questions and sharing your knowledge.” Sharda Chandrikasingh, Teacher – Cypress Run Education Center “Your help was MUCH APPRECIATED!!!!!!” Esther Brunat, Teacher – J.P. Taravella High School

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TIP for the Day: Formula for a Perfect Grant Application

By Barbara Norris Coates on Apr 04, 2018 in Grant Writing in GetEDFunding Newsletter If you don’t know a lot about grant writing, you’re in good company. Over the course of my years as a grant writer, many of the educators I’ve worked with have admitted they don’t know what makes a “good” proposal and what constitutes a “bad” one. I use the following formula for laying the groundwork for a fundable grant proposal.

A Proven Need + An Innovative Idea + A Written Plan + A Superhero Funder = Measurable Change for the Better!

Before we look at the qualities that characterize an effective grant, let’s look at a short list of what a grant should not be.

A cool idea just for the sake of a cool idea. Ask yourself whether the idea aligns with your school or district’s strategic direction. Can the impact of the idea be measured? What is the bottom-line benefit to students, teachers, and staff?

A “cut and paste” job. Grant writing that isn’t customized to each potential funder simply isn’t worth the effort. Make sure your proposal tells grant reviewers that (1) you understand the mission of the funder from whom you’re asking money; (2) your proposed project is a “win-win” for both your organization and the funding organization; and (3) you care enough to follow the funder’s guidance about how much to ask for, what activities and costs are allowable, and how well your project responds to the grant-making priorities the funder has established.

Just About Getting the Money. Grant funding is a competitive process no matter how you consider it. So it is pointless to request money without a competitive project. Remember the money is simply a vehicle for your organization to do the “right thing” to improve teaching and learning.

Understanding what not to do is important, but what do you need to do to get started in preparing a grant proposal? Go forth and come up with an idea!

Innovative ideas are all around you. One of the best places to look is in the process of daily teaching. Once you define a broad concept, hone it into an idea that addresses specific educational priorities.

The idea should relate to a specific need or problem. Can you take the idea and relate it to specific measurable objectives? Grant funders look for measurable objectives because they provide evidence that their contributions have truly made a difference.

Ideas must pass the “so what” test. Does the idea have the potential to make a difference in the lives of students, teachers, or the community? What, specifically, will the idea change?

Good ideas need a sprinkling of innovation. While you don’t have to reinvent the wheel (and in many cases funders don’t want you to), you do have to build a few new spokes. Look for existing models for your idea that have proven benefits in the field. How can you take an existing model in a new and exciting direction?

Ideas should reflect best practices. Know what they are, where they have been implemented, and what results may be expected. Talk to successful project directors locally and nationally for advice and strategies, as well as existing gaps you might be able to fill.

Show cross-disciplinary efforts. Many grant funders like to see cross-disciplinary efforts. Talk to your internal experts. Grant proposals that are too insular and don’t show adequate internal and external collaboration can be a red flag to a funding agency.

Now that you have an innovative idea for a project worthy of funding, you’ll need a plan and the right funder to make it reality. In Part II of this article I’ll review the final two ingredients of the perfect grant recipe: A Written Plan + A Superhero Funder = Measurable Change for the Better!

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Overwhelmed with where to start? Click on one of these education grant search engines or use the web address.

OTHER RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS

First Book makes new, high-quality books and educational resources available to schools and programs serving kids in need. The purpose of this program is to raise the quality of education for children by making sure they have access to the resources they need to be successful in school and in life. To support this goal, organizations that serve children in need may register for the First Book National Book Bank, which is an online resource that offers hundreds of new, high-quality books and educational resources for children ages 0 to 18. CLICK HERE to sign up.

Classics for Kids Foundation: Instrument Matching Grant works to empower young people to shape positive futures through music and to build and strengthen sustainable stringed instrument music programs. To support this goal, this program will provide matching awards for the purchase of high-quality stringed instruments for use by children in grades K-12. Instruments eligible for purchase include violins, violas, cellos, and double basses. Grant deadlines are: June 30, September 30, December 31 and March 31 every year. Additional information can be found HERE.

Disney Parks and Points of Light are celebrating family volunteerism by rewarding schools with Disney parks tickets for hosting - or participating in - family volunteering activities. Eligible organizations create and register projects, track family volunteers, and complete projects to receive complimentary park tickets from Disney. Projects can benefit the organization directly, or support another community effort or need. Eligible organizations can earn up to 20 tickets in a calendar year based on the number of volunteers who participate in a project. Tickets may be used to reward volunteers, as a contest prize, for a fundraiser, or in other creative ways. The deadline is ongoing and you can find additional information HERE.

Fresh Films has given over 85 technology grants to teachers around the country. And they’re still going! Get in on the action by applying for a grant for your classroom. The $300 tech grant can be used towards ANY technology equipment, software or supplies for the winner’s classroom! Winners are selected on a rolling basis. Additional information can be found HERE.

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Upcoming Grant Opportunities (click on “Application” for additional information)

Bill Belichick Foundation gives grants of up to $10,000 to support deserving athletic communities or organizations in need of financial support. This program intends to foster a love of sports, coaching, and teambuilding to the athletic leaders of tomorrow, with a focus on the sports of football and lacrosse. DEADLINE: June 15, 2018 | Application

Saucony Run for Good Foundation works to improve the lives of children 18 years of age or younger by helping to prevent and reduce childhood obesity. Funding will support nonprofit community organizations that promote, conduct, and increase participation in running and fitness programs. DEADLINE: June 15, 2018 | Application

Crayola Champion Creatively Alive Children will award up to twenty grants of $2,500 in support of creative leadership team-building programs in elementary schools. In addition, each program will receive an in-kind grant of Crayola products valued at $1,000. The principal must be a member of the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). DEADLINE: June 22, 2018 | Application

Sharon Gewirtz Kids to Concerts Fund provides small grants to provide the opportunity for children and youth to attend live performances of classical music and other related programming. Priority is given to requests for funds to purchase tickets for specific live classical music performances. Stipends and performance fees for guest instructors and musicians are also considered. Grants up to $500 are awarded. DEADLINE: June 30, 2018 | Application

Target Foundation: Youth Soccer grants work to increase access to soccer for youth across the country, thus giving more kids a chance to play. The funding agency will give preference to projects serving communities in need. DEADLINE: June 30, 2018| Application

Baseball Tomorrow Fund funding can be used to finance a new program, expand or improve an existing program, undertake a new collaborative effort, or obtain facilities or equipment necessary for youth baseball or softball programs. The average grant amount is approximately $40,000. DEADLINE: July 1, 2018| Application

Captain Planet Foundation grants are intended to provide hands-on environmental stewardship opportunities for youth, serve as a catalyst to getting environment-based education in schools, and inspire youth and communities to participate in community service through environmental stewardship activities. Grants range from $500 to $2,500. DEADLINE: July 15, 2018 | Application

American Honda Foundation supports youth education with a specific focus on the STEM subjects in addition to the environment, job training and literacy. Please reach out to GAGP if your school is interested in applying. DEADLINE: August 1, 2018 | Application

Mockingbird Foundation supports projects that encourage creative expression in any musical form. Mockingbird encourages applications associated with diverse or unusual musical styles, genres, forms, and philosophies. Education may include the provision of instruments, texts, and office materials, and the support of learning space, practice space, performance space, and instructors/instruction. Grants range from $100 to $10,000. DEADLINE: Letters of Inquiry August 1, 2018 | Application

Redwoods Group Foundation supports brave, innovative approaches that enable award recipients to change their communities in new and important ways. Supported projects and activities should be at a new or early stage of development. Supported efforts should also be unique and distinct to the applicant, scalable, and significant. Please consult GAGP if this is a grant you would like to pursue. DEADLINE: August 24, 2018 | Application

Gallo Grants for middle and high school educators to attend a workshop on young adult literature at the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) annual conference and incorporate young adult books into classrooms. Up to $750 to attend the workshop, including conference registration. DEADLINE: September 1, 2018 | Application

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P. Buckley Moss Foundation for Children's Education is accepting grant applications from educators who need financial assistance to maintain or implement arts education programs in their schools. Grants of up to $1,000 will be awarded in support of new or evolving programs that integrate the arts into educational programming. DEADLINE: September 30, 2018 | Application

Project Learning Tree GreenWorks! grants program works to advance environmental literacy and stewardship through excellence in environmental education, professional development, and curriculum resources. The program is designed to help students make their schools greener and healthier by, for example, implementing a recycling program, conserving water and energy, improving air quality, or establishing a school garden or outdoor classrooms and integrating these projects into the curriculum. Grants of up to $1,000 will be awarded and projects must secure at least 50% in matching funds (in-kind acceptable). Applicants must also have attended a Project Learning Tree training either online or in person. DEADLINE: September 30, 2018 | Application

ROLLING DEADLINES

Just Energy supports specialized educational and mentoring programs that have a positive impact on youth. Support is focused primarily on education, care for the environment, and volunteerism to join students and community members together to cultivate sustainable gardens. This program is intended to foster communities of action, cooperation, and enrichment. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis | Application

American Airlines supports organizations whose missions aim to aid children, our military service members and those affected by unexpected adversity. Support is provided in three ways: in-kind contributions of AAdvantage® mileage certificates, volunteerism and cash support. Please contact the Grants Department if you are interested in applying. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis | Application

Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation grants support programs that enhance educational opportunities for youth. Priority is given to projects that increase literacy, teach life skills and encourage good citizenship. Grants range from $2,500 to $15,000. Applicants must be a 501c3 organization. Please contact the Grants Department if you are interested in applying. Letters of inquiry are reviewed on an ongoing basis | Application

Toshiba America Foundation accepts applications from 6 to 12th Grade teachers who are passionate about making science and mathematics more engaging for their students. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis | Application

Educators of America, Inc. offers Classroom Technology Grants to promote student achievement and technology integration. Funding allows schools to furnish a classroom or entire building with needed technology tools with the goal of enhancing students’ skills, effective teaching, and instructional methods. Grants may be used to purchase technology such as web-connected devices; electronic whiteboards; tablets; and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics lab equipment. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis | Application

Surdna Foundation seeks to foster sustainable communities in the United States -- communities guided by principles of social justice and distinguished by healthy environments, strong local economies, and thriving cultures. The Foundation offers grants in three program areas: Strong Local Economies, Sustainable Environments, and Thriving Cultures. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis | Application

DiscoverE Collaboration engage youth (particularly underserved K-12 students) with hands-on learning experiences and events that inspire an interest and understanding of engineering. $1000 grants are available to help fund programs that are led by a diverse team of at least three partnering organizations who are inspiring others to discover engineering. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis | Application

Pathway to Financial Success, administered by Discover Financial Services, supports public high schools that are planning to implement a financial education program into the curriculum. The school must demonstrate a measurement tool to assess participation in and comprehension of the financial education curriculum; and agree to share the results of the tool's pre- and post-curriculum testing with Discover upon programs completion. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis | Application

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Fruit Tree Planting Foundation awards Fruit Tree 101 grants for edible fruit trees, planting resources and curriculum that support “outdoor edible classrooms.” Schools must accommodate at least 20 trees. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis | Application

American Association of Physics Teachers sponsors several grant opportunities for educators and a scholarship for an aspiring physics teacher. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis | Application

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages offers scholarships and grants for various language courses. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis | Application

The Pollination Project is accepting applications from social entrepreneurs looking to make their communities and world a better place. Seed grants of up to $1,000 will be awarded to projects in the early stages of development, including those that promote compassion toward all life (people, planet, animals), environmental sustainability, justice in all its forms, community health and wellness, and social change-oriented arts and culture. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis | Application

Kinder Morgan Foundation supports youth with opportunities to learn and grow, thus helping today's science, math, and music students become the engineers, educators, and musicians who will support the funding agency's diverse communities for many years to come. Projects must benefit only K-12 children. The program's focus areas include: Academic projects, including tutoring; Arts education projects; and Environmental education projects that work with local schools and meet curriculum standards. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis | Application

The Grants Administration Department would like to congratulate all teachers, school staff, and District staff for the effort it takes to pursue grant funding. The following is a list of grant activity that has taken place in the 3rd quarter (January 1 through March 31, 2018) of the school fiscal year. If you received a grant award and it is not listed, please contact Grants Administration at 754-321-2260.

SCHOOLS GRANTS AWARDED (list continued on next page)

Grant Program Amount Location

AT&T STEM@Work* $ 2,000 Western High School

Aviation is just "Plane" fun $ 250 Panther Run Elementary School

Broward College Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Grants * $ 5,000 Parkway Middle School

Broward County Farm Bureau* $ 250 South Plantation High School

City of Hollywood - Teacher Innovation Grant* $ 1,200 McArthur High School

Dart Foundation* $ 3,000 Blanche Ely High School

Dart Foundation* $ 5,000 Deerfield Beach High School

Dart Foundation* $ 3,566 Park Ridge Elementary School

Dart Foundation* $ 5,000 Winston Park Elementary School

Denver Foundation $ 4,000 Rickards Middle School

Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation $ 5,500 Westglades Middle School

Everglades Foundation $ 672 Morrow Elementary School

Everglades Foundation $ 400 Silver Lakes Elementary School

ExxonMobil Educational Alliance $ 500 Fox Trail Elementary School

ExxonMobil Educational Alliance $ 500 Sawgrass Elementary School

ExxonMobil Educational Alliance $ 500 North Lauderdale Elementary School

ExxonMobil Educational Alliance $ 500 Tamarac Elementary School

ExxonMobil Educational Alliance $ 500 Tequesta Trace Middle School

Field Trip - Broward County Courthouse* $ 700 Westglades Middle School

Florida Consortium of Inclusive Higher Education Mini-Grant $ 60,000 Atlantic Technical College & Technical High School

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SCHOOLS GRANTS AWARDED (continued from previous page)

Grant Program Amount Location Florida Farm Bureau Teacher Grant* $ 250 North Andrews Gardens Elementary School

Garden Delights Program $ 540 Maplewood Elementary School

Gardens Delight $ 1,500 South Plantation High School

Grief-Sensitive School Program $ 500 North Lauderdale Elementary School

Jim Moran Foundation* $ 10,000 Deerfield Beach Middle School

Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam Grant* $ 10,000 Northeast High School

Lowe’s Toolbox for Education* $ 5,000 South Broward High School

Lucky’s Market - School Grant Fund $ 1,678 Coral Park Elementary School

National Science Teachers Association eCybermission $ 1,624 Coral Springs Middle School

National Science Teachers Association eCybermission $ 525 Seminole Middle School

Plantation Garden Club $ 600 Mirror Lake Elementary School

Plantation Garden Club $ 300 Seminole Middle School

Plantation Garden Club $ 300 Peters Elementary School

Robotics Introduction Project* $ 1,000 Mirror Lake Elementary School

Student Incentive/Academics Acceleration Program* $ 2,000 Coral Springs High School

Target Field Trip Grants* $ 700 Bright Horizons Center School

Target Field Trip Grants* $ 700 Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach

Teacher Innovation Grant* $ 1,200 Stirling Elementary School

TERRA Hydroponic Garder $ 2,200 Coral Springs Middle School

Walmart Foundation - Community Grant Program* $ 4,250 Pinewood Elementary School

ZF Community Care Fund $ 2,000 McArthur High School

SCHOOLS GRANTS REQUESTED

Grant Program Amount Location Florida Blue Foundation - Florida Health Literacy Initiative* $ 5,000 Atlantic Technical College Arthur Ashe, Jr. Campus

Follett Challenge* $ 30,000 Northeast High School

Lowe’s Toolbox for Education* $ 4,987 South Plantation High School

Motorola Solutions Foundation $ 48,834 Northeast High School

National Education Association - Learning and Leadership Grant* $ 5,000 Piper High School

P. Buckley Moss Foundation - Teacher Grants* $ 1,000 Bright Horizons Center School

Scotts Foundation - Field Refurbishment Grant* $ 50,000 McArthur High School

Shell - Science Lab Challenge* $ 20,000 Hallandale High School

Snapdragon Book Foundation $ 9,500 Whispering Pines Center School

Steelcase Active Learning Center* $ 50,000 Dillard High School

Steelcase Active Learning Center* $ 50,000 Westglades Middle School

DISTRICT GRANTS AWARDED

Grant Program Amount Location Chiefs for Change Accelerator Fund $ 98,400 Office of Academics

JP Morgan Chase Foundation $ 100,000 Career, Technical, Adult and Community Education

DISTRICT GRANTS REQUESTED

Grant Program Amount Location All Points North Foundation* $ 60,000 Applied Learning

America's Promise Healthy Schools Fund* $ 300,000 Office of Academics

ECMC Foundation* $ 103,194 Professional Development Standards and Support

Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teachers and Teaching $ 10,000 Professional Development Standards & Support

Equal Opportunity Schools - Lead Higher Initiative $ 27,000 Secondary Learning

Insperity Community Involvement Grants* $ 4,838 Professional Development Standards and Support

Miami Dolphins Social Justice Fund $ 25,000 Department of Diversity, Prevention & Intervention

Teachers of Critical Languages Program* $ 20,000 Bilingual/ESOL Department

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GRANT FUNDING NEWSLETTER

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

Nora Rupert, Chair

Heather P. Brinkworth, Vice Chair

Robin Bartleman

Abby M. Freedman

Patricia Good

Donna P. Korn

Laurie Rich Levinson

Ann Murray

Dr. Rosalind Osgood

Robert W. Runcie

Superintendent of Schools

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, prohibits any policy

or procedure which results in discrimination on the basis of age,

color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national

origin, marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Individuals who wish to file a discrimination and/or harassment

complaint may call the Director, Equal Educational

Opportunities/ADA Compliance Department at 754-321-2150 or

Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158. Individuals with disabilities

requesting accommodations under the Americans with

Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, (ADAAA) may call

Equal Educational Opportunities/ADA Compliance Department

at 754.321.2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754.321.2158.

GRANTS ADMINISTRATION & GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS K.C. Wright Administration Center

600 SE Third Avenue, 4th Floor Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

Telephone: 754-321-2260 Fax: 754-321-2520

Email: [email protected]

Stephanie R. Williams - Director Rebecca Reichert-Cuffe - Senior Manager, Grant Programs

Adriana Ermoli-Miller - Manager, Grants Programs Oversight Megan Beddow, Manager, Grant Programs Oversight

Aston Rowe - Grants Administrator, Accountability and Reporting Derek A. Tillman - Office Manager (Conf.)

Grant Writing Resources

The Grants Department seeks to provide the highest level of support to all schools, zones, and departments interested in competitive grant funding.

GAGP has access to eCivis, the leading cloud-based grants management system. Please call us at 754-321-2260 for assistance.

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