ParentNet® Grant Writing Resources
Although ParentNet materials are free or offered at a very low-cost to schools - some funding is necessary to support its success and maintenance over the years. Funding may be required for local training, promotional materials, childcare during meetings, and stipends paid to faculty liaisons. Many PTA’s or PTO’s support the ParentNet program with operating funds. Title I funds have also been used to fund ParentNet training and materials. Many other resources are available to supplement a school’s fundraising efforts on behalf of ParentNet. To help schools who need to additional funding support, we provide the following:
Budget Planning Guidance
To help evaluate the financial costs of ParentNet for your school, download our introductory publication, "ParentNet At Your School: A guide for Parent Leaders, Educators and Trainers" (PDF) You will find a section on planning for expenses.
Sample Grant Proposal
A grant proposal, downloadable as a Word Document that can be edited, provides most of the key components required by funders. We have inserted information about ParentNet, its history, and program. You will need to complete it with your financial request. You may edit this document in whatever way serves your school the best. Download Proposal
General Resources
Federal Funding Sources
http://federalfundingsources.com/Financial Aid Information Page
http://www.finaid.org/K-12 World Grants / JDL Technologies
http://www.k-12world.com/expfundpro.htmPitsco Innovation Education
http://www.pitsco.com/resources/resframe.htmT.H.E. Journal Grants and Contests
http://www.thejournal.com/highlights/roadmap/hs182c.cfmSchool Grants
School Grants
http://www.schoolgrants.org/
http://www.schoolgrantsblog.com
Federal Resources
Federal Information Centers
http://www.loc.gov/fliccSRA International
http://www.srainternational.org/newweb/grantsweb/index.cfmU.S. Department of Education Research / (800) USA-LEARN
http://www.ed.gov/technology/edgrants.html
ParentNet Store
Please browse the ParentNet Online Store for other materials to support your program, including brochures, Volunteer Handbooks, Training Manual, flip charts, DVD, and other resources.
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