Tech Expo Presentation

This is a presentation on grant writing for specialists, but it can be applicable to any subject area. It was presented at the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit Tech Expo in April 2008.

1. WIU
Technology
Expo
April 24, 2008
GRANT WRITING
TIPS FOR THE
CLASSROOM TEACHER
Brian Querry
Burrell School District

2. Who am I?
Can it be done?
What can you do?

4. CAN IT BE DONE?

5. McDonalds - $1,500
Burrell Education Foundation - $3,000
Westmoreland Drug & Alcohol Commission
- $4,000
National Education Association - $5,000
Helped others write an
additional $10,000 worth
of grants

6. Computers
Printer
Digital Cameras
Digital Video Cameras
Software
Electric Keyboards
Stereo Equipment
Multicultural Instruments

9. There isn’t any grant funding for
my subject area
Writing a grant is too time-
consuming and difficult
My district has someone who
writes grants that can
do it for me

10. There are millions of dollars in
grant funding that is awarded
annually that only requires a
simple application or letter of
request

11. 1.Use Internet search engines
2.Read application requirements
THOROUGHLY

13. 3. Connect your request to a service
project
4. Be clear and concise
5. Get proofreaders
6. Be creative and innovative

14. Target
Lowes
McDonalds
ING
NEA

15. Planning Out Your Grant Search
THINK
PAIR
SHARE
1. What types of things
and resources do you want
or need for
your program?
2. What type(s) of projects
could you engage in within
your classes or curriculum?
3. How can work across the
curriculum and within the
community?
Take the ideas you
jotted down and discuss
them with someone
near you
EXHANGE IDEAS AND
CONTACT INFORMATION

16. WHAT CAN YOU DO?
•Identify needs and wants and
PRIORITIZE
•Research possible grants to
apply for (Identify timetables)
•Set aside time to write the
grant
•WRITE AWAY!

17. QUESTIONS?

18. WIU
Technology
Expo
April 24, 2008
GRANT WRITING
TIPS FOR THE
CLASSROOM TEACHER
Brian Querry
Burrell School District