Elementary Technology Grants
Grants are sources of money that can be given to schools and usually do not have to be repaid. Grants can be one time awards or might be renewable for subsequent periods. Technology grants can target (public, private or charter) elementary schools specifically or remain open to any kindergarten through 12th grade educators. Both elementary teachers and administrators should submit as many grant applications as possible. Grants have various purposes, such as to increase available technology or integrate technology into different subjects.
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Significance
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Most grants require applicants to submit proposals that highlight how grants will be used. Although all grant proposals must be well prepared, federal grants often require extensive information. Consider attending a grant writing workshop to learn about proposal writing styles so that the school's proposals are effective. After receiving an award, a grant might request progress reports, which describe how funds actually were distributed.
Government
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Technology grants are available through the government--usually established at the federal level through the U.S. Department of Education yet disbursed by individual states. For example, the federal government funds the Grant Program for Statewide, Longitudinal Data Systems to improve data collection systems at state educational agencies, such as public schools. Another federal grant is the Enhancing Education Through Technology program, which strives to increase the number of technology-literate students.
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Professional Groups
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Many professional organizations offer grants to support technology, such as the International Technology Education Association. The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics distributes a classroom grant of up to $1,000 per school. The grant supports advancements in science, math and technology curriculum that connect to a specific lesson--not just for new equipment. Past recipients have funded robotic programs and obtained math and science software.
Non-profits
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Non-profit organizations can present grant opportunities. The Charles Lafitte Foundation (charleslafitte.org) is a non-profit organization that provides education grants to 501c-3 schools. The foundation does not have a formal application or deadline. Instead, grant proposals (maximum 10 pages, double spaced) are reviewed throughout the year.
Businesses
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Local, regional and national businesses support countless grants--some of which are available annually. For example, Toshiba (toshiba.com) offers K-6 educators at public or private schools up to $1,000 to support science and math projects. Toshiba awarded grants to over 60 schools in 2008.
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