WCGMF-Discovery | Grant Writing

The Connecticut State Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education/Pupil Services, has set aside funds for parent organizations to help cover the cost of speakers they may wish to bring in to talk with families and professionals about education-related topics. The Bureau established this fund to promote parent involvement throughout the state.

Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC) will be accepting the applications from interested organizations who are seeking funds to support parent training in their communities. General guidelines for funding are as follows: funds are available once per year for each group; the maximum amount granted is $500; the presentation topic must relate to education of students with disabilities; the program must be publicized and open to the public; and events must be held in an accessible location.

For a complete set of guidelines and an application, please contact CPAC at 1-800-445-2722 or e-mail cpac@cpacinc.org

This site provides current information on grant programs, funding sources, and technology funding.

More than 30 Federal agencies formed a working group in 1997 to make hundreds of Federally supported teaching and learning resources easier to find on this website. Each month new teaching and learning resources are added to the site. The site also has a section called Gateway to Educational Materials, which offers a database of more than 24,000 education resources across more than 400 web sites.

The Hasbro Children's Foundation is committed to improving the emotional, social and physical well-being of disadvantaged children, ages birth through age 12, through the support of innovative direct service programs in the areas of health, education and social services.

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SchoolGrants has compiled an excellent set of grant writing tips for developing grant proposals and letters of inquiry.

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This article provides information and practical tips for educators on how to obtain outside funding in the form of grants to provide their students with educational experiences and materials their districts can't afford.