As educators, we spend much time reading and studying. We know reading is the foundation skill for learning. Perhaps in your classroom you have compiled many books to share with young learners that demonstrate the importance of reading. Sometimes we use bookends to support the series of books and make the book titles stand out. […]
Finding the right grant; Crafting a logic model; Forming partnership;, Creating the project design; Detailing a budget; Writing the application; and Submitting all of this in a timely fashion Wow — all these tasks sound like a lot of complicated and all-consuming work and really no fun. It is a lot of work. Now […]
February is a time of year when we are surrounded by images and messages of love. Perhaps you, or someone you know, may be considering a Request for Proposal to the love in your life. At GrantsAlert, we fall in love everyday with being able to help you uncover the resources to make a difference […]
The arrival of fall means your students are back in school. This year, we saw an increased challenge for teachers and schools as they struggle with the lack of resources to meet the demands of a new school year. We read about many, many of you reaching deep into your personal pockets ($479 deep according […]
Summer’s hit documentary, Won’t You Be My Neighbor, tells the life story of beloved television host Mr. Rogers. It’s a powerful film that highlights the importance of community and of the “helpers” (using Mr. Rogers’ lingo) who surround us. We were reminded of his noble vision of community when this story popped up on our […]
One (very lucky) GrantsAlert team member just returned from a glorious vacation in Florence, Italy. Along with tales of rich gelato and amazing art, she shared a story about the Duomo—the city’s iconic dome—that resonated with all of us. Back in Italy’s heyday, an iconic cathedral was built in Florence that included space to add […]
“Optimization” is the latest buzzword. It’s the 2018 version of 1998’s “thinking outside the box.” But we know there’s nothing new or trendy about optimization for teachers. Teachers are perennial optimizers! Teachers work tirelessly every single day to make learning as great as possible for their students. Today, in honor of teachers everywhere, we are […]
“If I’d asked the public what they wanted, they would’ve said a faster horse.” –Henry Ford* It’s human nature to think about our wants, but as Henry Ford poignantly notes, our wants are often just more of the same. In life—and in grant applications—it’s more important to focus on the needs. By doing this, we […]
In an ideal world, educators should be able to focus all of their energy on their students and pedagogy. Unfortunately, the reality is that educators often must focus on procuring resources, too. More than ever, teachers and administrators are seeking funding and writing grants to support basic classroom needs. While we cannot fix the root […]
You’ve likely read the popular children’s book, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, by Laura Numeroff. The darling little mouse begs for a cookie. And he gratefully receives it. But, with crumbs still on his whiskers, the mouse then requests a tall glass of milk. Here at GrantsAlert, we understand this little mouse’s chain […]