Resources and Tools for
Grant Writing
This site is designed to
orient beginning grant writers regarding funding
procedures and assist COE faculty
pursuing grant funding for special projects. Included
are resources found here on campus, tools (forms,
sample grants) and many online
resources.
CSUF Resources
Following is a description
of CSUF campus offices that offer assistance with
possible grant opportunities, proposal/budget preparation,
and offer general consultation:
Grants and Contracts
The
Grants and Contracts Office assist CSUF faculty in:
- Finding government sponsored (state/federal
agencies) funding opportunities and resources
- Proposal preparation
- Budget preparation
- IRB compliance and regulations
Cal
State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation (formerly "University Advancement
Foundation") The Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic
Foundation provides assistance to CSUF faculty by:
- Processing grant proposals to
private foundations, corporations and individuals
- Overseeing post-award operations (i.e., check
requests)
Faculty
Development Center (FDC)
The
Faculty Development Center coordinates several intratmural
grants that directly support CSUF faculty
teaching and scholarly/creative activities. They
include:
- International Travel Grants
- Untenured Faculty Development Grants
- Undergraduate Research/Creative Activity Grants
- Teaching Mini Grants
- Faculty Enhancement and Instructional Development
Grants (FEID)
- Robert and Louise Lee Collaborative Teaching
Award
- CSUF Office of Grants and Contracts
- Faculty Research Travel
Tools
Research / Background
Info
Orange County Community Indicators - 2006
California Stats:
Teachers and Students of Color - 04-05
Improving High School Achievement
in CA and the US (PPT)
OC Education Trends
2006 Factbook - CA Dept of Education
College of Education Master Degrees Awarded - 2005
Forms / Sample Documents (PDF
Format)
Sponsored Project Internal Routing Form (Word doc)
Sample Letter of Authorization
Sample Grantwriting Timeline
Sample Grants
- Rowland Project Praise
- Edison Grant
- Santa Ana Collaborative
Online Resources
U.S. Department of Education Funding
Opportunities
Includes information for anyone interested in applying for a grant or contract.
eSchoolNews Funding Center
This site provides information on ongoing grant opportunities, deadlines, and
recent awards. Also includes a section for grant-giving organizations that would
like to post upcoming opportunities.
NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education
"The foundation awards grants to educators who propose innovative and promising
ways to help all students experience academic success and reach their full potential,
especially those who have been historically underserved by society's institutions."
SchoolGrants
Contains information on currently available K-12 grants, grant-writing tips,
sample proposals, related links, more.
Scholastic - Grants and Funding
A collection of resources for educators on grant-writing and fund-raising. Also
includes a link to the Grants and Funding Discussion Group hosted by Scholastic.com.
Proposal Writing: Internet Resources
Proposal Writing Short Course
The Foundation Center
The Center provides a comprehensive and up-to-date database on foundations and
corporate giving programs, and publishes The Foundation Directory--the classic
reference work for grantseekers--and some 50 other directories, guides and research
reports. This site now features reference help from the Online Librarian.
GrantsWeb
GrantsWeb is a starting point for accessing grants-related information and resources
on the Internet. GrantsWeb organizes links to grants-related Internet sites and
resources, including funding opportunities, grants data bases, policy developments,
and professional activities.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
A government-wide compendium of all 1,425 Federal programs, projects, services,
and activities that provide assistance or benefits to the American public. These
programs provide grants, loans, loan guarantees, services, information, scholarships,
training, insurance, etc., to millions of Americans every day.
Grantseeker Tips
This distribution list disseminates bi-weekly tips and ideas for people wanting
to successfully pursue grants from foundations, corporations, and government
agencies. Tips cover all aspects of planning and writing proposals: identifying
funding sources, electronic information sources, making pre-proposal contacts,
technical writing tips, constructing budgets, and document design.
To subscribe, address an e-mail message to: MinerL@mu.edu
In the Subject Line: Subscribe
Grant Writing Chatboard at Teachers.net
Fundraising Chatboard
at Teachers.net
A forum dedicated to discussions about raising revenue for classroom and
school projects and programs.
The Educator's Reference Desk
An archive of high-quality resources and services to
the education community.
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