Grants

=Information that may be needed for grants=

Identification
The dept of Finance at CDE sent this to me for our schools. The first number is the District ID from the state, second number is the CDE school number, 01999 (school) and 0803000 (district) are NCES numbers. =Grants Tried=
 * GCS Tax exempt number 98-18203-0000
 * GCS Employer identification number 20-41544215
 * GCS DUNS number 82-742-9890
 * The District ID for the State of Colorado is 0540 and GCS’s ID is 3385 (School Code on Capital Construction Funding).
 * NCES District ID 0803000, GCS school ID 01999
 * Charter dates
 * First charter: submitted 8/29/05; approved 11/1/2005 by CCSD BOE for term July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2009
 * Renewal of charter: submitted 11/26/08; approved 2/23/2009 by CCSD BOE for term July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2014.
 * On 11/16/2009 Scott Newell from CDE verified that our earliest date for B.E.S.T. application would be 11/1/2010
 * 0540 || CLEAR CREEK RE-1 || 1660 || CLEAR CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL || 06157 || 0803000 ||
 * 0540 || CLEAR CREEK RE-1 || 3385 || GEORGETOWN COMMUNITY SCHOOL || 01999 || 0803000 ||
 * 0540 || CLEAR CREEK RE-1 || 4212 || CARLSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL || 00218 || 0803000 ||
 * 0540 || CLEAR CREEK RE-1 || 4216 || CLEAR CREEK HIGH SCHOOL || 00217 || 0803000 ||
 * 0540 || CLEAR CREEK RE-1 || 4700 || KING-MURPHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL || 01332 || 0803000 ||
 * 10/29/2011 Honda [[file:HondaFinal.pdf]][[file:GCS3-5YearGoals.pdf]]
 * NO 6/17/2011 State Farm RtI Math [[file:StateFarmRtIMath.htm]]
 * NO 5/25/2011 Liberty Media RtI Math
 * YES 3/1/2010 Freeport-McMoRan (Henderson Mine) STEM Grants Kits, Keystone Science School
 * NO 2/14/2010 [|Sent Dollar General Literacy Program] -- seed money for district summer literacy.
 * No 3/8/2010 Sent Boettcher/Qualistar grant for $11,400 for restrooms, windows and other capital improvements (see below - 2nd application). - Need to make sure get bids.
 * YES ~3/1/2010 For Abby science materials $300
 * YES ~2/1/2010 Freeport-McMoRan $500 for Jamie's class; $500 for Chris's class.
 * YES 12/7/09 Arapaho Project $400 Keystone Science School 5/6th grade.
 * NO 11/3/2009 Wallace Foundation for $1,000 to $6,000 to fund part-time music and arts. Letter sent back 11/10/09, but I queried for ideas on 11/16/09.
 * NO 1/6/2010 Applied10/26/2009 [|Target Field Trips] for $800 for Snow Day in February.
 * NO 10/18/2009 [|Laura Bush Foundation Grant] for $1,200 for $100 for each teacher to choose science reading materials for the library. [[file:LauraBushLibrary.htm]]. Announcement will be around June 1, 2010.
 * NO 9/1/2009 First step for Armstrong Foundation grant for tiling toddler/preschool rooms. [|Need to be put on list first. Sent 990 return, IRS determination letter].
 * NO 8/31/2009 Boetcher/Qualistar Grant for $25,000 for improving Qualistar rating and infant room. [|Qualistar grant page]. Boetcher Grants (audio meeting Lara Jakubowski) - in-kind volunteers up to 50% of match, materials donated or discounted (e.g. write letter saying 200 is donation) Lara J. called and said that all salaries would not count toward matching funds. Revised and sent again on 9/4/09.
 * NO 8/28/2009 NEED/ARRA Grant for $42,000 for solar panels on school.
 * NO 8/23/2009 iVillage/Sherwin-Williams $5,000 for painting supplies.
 * Reapply 12/09, NO 8/14/2009 Renewable Energy Trust/Xcel Energy - For solar panels on school ($37,000).
 * NO 8/4/2009 [|Daniel's Fund] for scholarship for infants and teachers. Camila Lara responded 8/10 not part of what they do.
 * NO 8/4/2009 [|Gannett Foundation] for sink and cabinets in infant room ([|see for background article on Gannett Foundation]).
 * NO 8/3/2009 Request for information to apply for grant for a child trauma group. Noticed after I sent letters of inquiry are due Jan 15th. See []. Response 8/10 not funding until economy improves.
 * NO 7/29/2009 On Web site. 24 Hour Fitness sponsorship for 4th of July Fun Run. Sponsorship levels $2,500, 250, or 100.
 * NO 7/23/2009 Mailed - ELC Reading groups: [|__Ezra Jack Keats Minigrants for School and Public Libraries__] (deadline September 15; $500 for school and public library programs that encourage literacy and creativity in children)
 * NO 7/14/2009 Woodcock-Munoz Foundation (don't know if it will be possible, but after first email perhaps).
 * NO 7/11/2009 Kettering Family Foundation (preliminary request for ELC infant room and enhancements). Sent request. Received response 7/20: "After the review of your Request Summary by a sub-committee it has been determined that the trustees will take no additional action."
 * NOT COMPLETE 6/4/2009 (preliminary) Morgridge SMARTboard (for a Smartboard in Dana's room, started app. Dana didn't have time to finish this year. Maybe next year.)

=Notes currently working on=
 * To research or work on**
 * 10/18/2009 Idea for teacher affordable housing. Sent email to Bill Patterson and boards.
 * [|Home Depot](this is the grant info I sent to Dr. Patterson).
 * [|Bank of the West]also does affordable housing grants.
 * [|Bank of the West]also does affordable housing grants.

> $399 Subscription [|__http://www.schoolgrants2009.com/subscribe__]. School Grants. >> NEA Foundation Learning & Leadership Grants are given to public school teachers, public education support professionals, and/or faculty and staff in public institutions of higher education for one of two purposes: Grants to individuals fund participation in high-quality professional development experiences, such as summer institutes or action research; Grants to groups fund collegial study, including study groups, action research, lesson study, or mentoring experiences for faculty or staff new to an assignment. Maximum award: $5,000 for groups, $2,000 for individuals. Eligibility: public school teachers grades K – 12; public school education support professionals; or faculty and staff at public higher education institutions. Deadline: **October 15, 2009**. >> [|__http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/Learning&Leadership_Guidelines.htm__] Last accessed 7/23/2009. Has numerous grant links: [|__http://www.edutopia.org/grant-information__]. Probably good to check each month.
 * Queried**
 * 6/15/2010 - RE: Kinder Morgan Foundation - Inquiry about Grant Submission: No, unfortunately Georgetown does not qualify because we do not have operations in the area. Thank you for your interest and good luck with your fundraising. Maureen Bulkley.
 * 8/13/2009 Request if [|saferoutesinfo.org funds] items on school grounds themselves. Note Lenore C. Bates is the Co Safe Routes to School Coordinator
 * 8/3/2009 Request for information to apply for grant for the infant room from the [|Anschutz Family Foundation] (see 11 Early Childhood grants on this Web page).
 * 7/23/2009 - NEC - Cabling between two buildings. foundation@necfoundation.org.
 * [|**__LEGO: Grants for Early Childhood Education and Development__**] The LEGO Children's Fund will provide grants for collaborative programs, either in part or in total, to organizations that focus on early childhood education and development; technology and communication projects that advance learning opportunities; or sport or athletic programs that concentrate on underserved youth. Maximum award: $5,000. Eligibility: 501(c)3 organizations. Deadline: August 1, 2009.
 * [|__http://www.legochildrensfund.org/Guidelines.html__]. Connecticut and Western Massachusetts may be given preferential consideration. Yes: Projects. No salaries, tuition. Examples: [|__http://www.legochildrensfund.org/Awarded.html__] (robotics club, dance for preschool, create community murals, school helps protect environment, creativity club, **yearbook!**, Hiking to Discovery (e.g. Stepping Out/Skiing), make musical instruments, create animated films, cultural festival (theater day?), wonder walls as fences (playground).
 * Toyota Tapestry grants Science **teams** $10,000/$2,500: Grants are awarded for innovative classroom projects in the fields of environmental education, physical science, literacy and science education. [|__http://www.toyota.com/about/our_commitment/philanthropy/education/grants/__]
 * Curriculum, technology
 * Specifics in grant (long term sustainability, goals): Corning's areas of involvement have included community service programs for students, curriculum enrichment, student scholarships, facility improvement and instructional technology projects for the classroom.Corning (did technology, general public support, International Baccaleureate and to individual schools) [|__http://www.corning.com/about_us/corporate_citizenship/community/corning_foundation.aspx__]: (general) and [|__http://www.corning.com/about_us/corporate_citizenship/community/foundation_request.aspx__] (specifics on what they want). Here is a grant list for 2008: [|__http://www.corning.com/assets/0/15/19/55/119/163/01E2DFE9-1D0F-4E1F-A041-DC5F5E1913F8.pdf__].
 * Art
 * 5 year art plan: StART awards (thoughts AEC : Colorado Council for the Arts deadline was 4/2009: [|__http://www.coloarts.org/grants/apply/artists/FY10%20GAO%20guidelines%20FINAL%20REVISED.pdf__] (but see Web page at [|__http://www.coloarts.org/programs/education/schools_districts/index.htm__] ). Big thing is need a 5 year plan for the arts. From Web page Due to state budget reductions, the total funds available for StART awards have been reduced for this year. **Schools and districts that have been funded through a CCA Fast Track or a StART Comprehensive Planning grant are the primary targets of this year’s StART awards.** As a condition of the prior grant, these schools should have in place an approved 5-year Arts Education Plan. Schools or districts not funded in the past through the above categories may be eligible, but must submit a **5-year Arts Education Plan** **and a list of Arts Steering Committee members and affiliations prior to the grant deadline. These applicants must receive approval to apply** for a StART grant from Arts Education Manager, Sheila Sears (303-892-3852 __Sheila.Sears@state.co.us__) as well as meet the other requirements outlined in the StART Arts Education Implementation Grant guidelines.
 * Professional Development
 * [|**__NEA: Learning & Leadership Grants__**]
 * In-depth Research
 * [|**__U.S. Department of Education Funding Opportunities__**] Funding opportunities in individual offices and programs of the U.S. Department of Education (Bilingual Education and Minority Languages, Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration, Postsecondary Institutions, Migrant Education, and so on). Links to grants and contracts information, department guidelines and regulations, and Federal Register documents (invitations for grant applications, requests for comments, and so on).
 * [|**__Grants.gov__**] **-** Allows organizations to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all federal grant-making agencies, and encompasses over 900 grant programs offered by the twenty six Federal grant-making agencies. It streamlines the process of awarding over $350 billion annually to state and local governments, academia, not-for-profits, and other organizations.

**Opportunities for individual teachers or classes**
> The American Management Association (AMA) and Leader to Leader Institute scholarship program assists social-sector nonprofit organizations in developing strong leadership. The scholarship is designed to give nonprofit leaders an opportunity to step out of the day-to-day, interact with peers across sectors, and develop practical skills to apply immediately within their organizations. Maximum award: one-year scholarship. Eligibility: employees of 501(c)3 organizations with a minimum of three years of work experience in the social sector. Deadline: December 15, 2009. [|__http://leadertoleader.org/collaboration/ama/index.html__]. Don't know if I have time to take advantage.
 * [|Ben and Jerry's] (average grants of about 1000). Injustice. New ways of thinking.
 * Toyota now sends teachers to Japan, Galapagos Islands and Costa Rica. [|__http://www.toyota.com/about/our_commitment/philanthropy/education/grants/international-teacher.html__]
 * [|__Mobile Learning Institute and Pearson Foundation Earth Day Challenge Filmmaking Contest__] (deadline September 1; Flip camcorders, laptop computers, and more for students who submit films about the future of Earth)
 * [|__izzit.org__] (free educational videos - one per year for each teacher with sign up)
 * [|__American Management Association and Leader to Leader Institute: Year-long Scholarship__**]

Possible for future if our situation changes:

 * [|**__NEC Foundation of America__**][| assistive technology for people with disabilities. Application deadlines are March 1 and September 1.]

Does not look like we qualified (at least now)

 * [|__Foundation for Rural Education and Development Technology Grants for Rural Schools__] (deadline September 14; up to $10,000 for K-12 schools) - No have to be in OPATSCO telephone service area.
 * [|__International Technology Education Association (ITEA)__] (professional development - have to be a member).
 * Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Active Living Research and Healthy Eating Research Grants - Active Living Research and Healthy Eating Research are national programs that support research to identify promising policy and environmental strategies for increasing physical activity, promoting healthy eating, and preventing obesity. This call for proposals supports time-sensitive, opportunistic studies to evaluate changes in policies or environments with the potential to **reach children who are at highest risk for obesity**, including African-American, Latino, Native American, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander children (ages 3 to 18) who live in low-income communities or communities with limited access to affordable healthy foods and/or safe opportunities for physical activity. Research studies may focus on one or both sides of the energy balance equation -- on physical activity (including sedentary behavior), healthy eating, or both. Maximum award: $150,000. Eligibility: 501(c)3 organizations in the United States whose program, event, or policy change to be studied justify the rapid-review process in order to answer the proposed research questions. Deadline: **July 17, 2009**, for letter of intent. [|__http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=20681__]
 * [|__Time Warner Cable National Teacher Awards__] (deadline September; awards to teachers using cable television resources)

=Stimulus Funds/ARRA= Early childhood programs looking for ways to tap into American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds should look at more than just the early childhood funding. This was the message Danielle Ewen from the Center for Law and Social Policy delivered to attendees at the "Shared Services for the ECE Industry" conference in Denver on June 3. Although her advice was directed at organizations exploring shared services models, it can be instructive for a wide range of early childhood organizations. [|**__CLASP website__**], she urged fund seekers to look at a variety of ARRA funding streams such as...
 * To do -- [|read this article from ASCD] for ideas on how we can use stimulus money. Also try [|www.ascd.org/ARRAresources].
 * Here is a [|Web site] dedicated to understanding ARRA.
 * [|Colorado - CDE Site].


 * Funding for business owners such as Small Business Loan programs; Rural Communities Facilities Program; and America's Recovery Capital Program. **

Professional Development funding such as American Opportunity education credit; Americorps and VISTA; and the Workforce Investment Act. Funding for employers of low-income individuals such as SNAP; WIC; and the Emergency Food Assistance program.

=Ideas to go for grants= [|Fill out Colorado Common Grant Application]
 * || K-6 || ECE || Personnel || Multi-Year || Capital || Other ||
 * ~ **Colorado** **Foundations and Grant-awarding Organizations** ||~  ||~   ||~   ||
 * Anschutz Family Foundation ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Benson Foundation ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Boettcher Foundation ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * [|Bonfils Stanton Foundation] ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Bridges Family Foundation ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * [|Chinook] ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   || Max org $350,000 (ask for ELC?) ||
 * Colorado Trust ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Coors Brewing Co ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Daniels Fund ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Donnell-Kay Foundation ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * First Data Western Union Foundation ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Gates Family ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * KaBOOM ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   || Playground ||
 * Magness Foundation ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Monfort Family ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Piton Foundation ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Post-News Charities ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Quark ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Qwest ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Summit Foundation ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Xcel Energy Foundation ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Others ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * **National Foundations and Grant-awarding Organizations** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Annenberg ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Amgen ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Eastman Kodak ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Hewlett-Packard Company ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Lockheed Martin ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Mott Foundation ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * National Science Foundation ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Others ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * National Science Foundation ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Others ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||