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Funding Opportunities

Parents & Community

Parent Support

Ask for support from parents directly with a send-home letter that explains the benefits.

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PTO Sponsorships & Grants

Make your case to your PTO for sponsorship or a grant. We can help with a packet of templated letters and forms.

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Local Business Sponsorships

Arrange a sponsorship from a local business. We can help with a packet of templated letters and forms.

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Online Platforms

These crowdfunding websites make it easy to look to the community and beyond for funding help.

 

DonorsChoose.org

(public school teachers)

 

AdoptAClassroom.org

Federal Grants

The government publishes current open grant competitions at ed.gov/grantapps.

Grants.gov is a robust grant resource. You will find helpful guides and information, as well as tools to find and apply for grants. Get started at grants.gov.

View a grant eligibility chart.

More Resources

Fundsnet Services Online

Access information about government, corporate, foundation, and other funding for schools.

GrantsAlert.com

Access a list of federal, state, corporate, and other grants currently available; a fundraising kit; and a grant writer directory.

Fund-raising.com

While it’s important to know about the different grant programs, they are not a means to “fast money.” Individual class or school fundraisers may help you accomplish your goals more quickly. Fund-raising.com offers a variety of information and ideas.