AL-RAHMAH SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION

GRANTS COMMITTEEMid year report : December 2012

BOE ARS Grants Committee

ARS BOE Grants Committee

Sr. Zoobia Chaudhry (Chair)

Sr. Somaya KhanBr. Syed Abid Hussain

grants@alramah.orgMembers Contact Us..

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Purpose Assess the needs of the School Program planning and grant planning Introduce innovative programs to the

School Provide support to the teachers and

students

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Search for the Grants Writing Company

3 Companies were identified who are known to work with faith based organizations

All were contacted, only one responded PJ glennonpjglennonconsulting@gmail.com 410-963-8125 Beth Harbinson - bsharbinson@

earthlink.net Empower Consulting group

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Empower Consulting Grant & Fund Development Activities: Identifying Funding Opportunities and

Priorities Conducting Prospect Research Developing Programs and Strategies for

Support Preparing Letters of Intent and Grant

Applications Grant-writing and/or Pre-submission

Reviews of Grants 12/2/12

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Cost and Conditions of Contract Reduced rate of $50/hour for nonprofits

with a current operating budget of less than $500,000.

ECG will not accept commissions on grants.

ECG charges an upfront and nonrefundable fee of $500.

ECG does not make any guarantees that a favorable funding response will be received

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Decision : No for now…. Reasons for not pursuing

Fewer grants available for the faith based non-profits

Upfront and total cost May be not worth investing money with

current financial constrains and other preferences

May be a possibility in future

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Where are we right now….

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Currently Participating In...

Title I - provides tutors for remedial reading and math instruction

Title II - provides funding for professional development

State Textbook Program - provides funding for the purchase of textbook and other learning materials

State and/or Federal grants These programs are administered

through the Baltimore County Public School System

No direct transfer of monetary funds.

Depend on the student population

Percentage of students qualifying for the Free and Reduced Breakfast and Lunch Program.

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Grant applied with close collaboration with Sr. Lisette Abdiruhman (High School Faculty) to support her idea of Literary Club

$3,000 awarded to teachers who inspire students to write By The College Board Applied on November 21st, 2012 Winners will be announced in January 2013, Awards will be presented at each College Board regional

forum

2013 Bob Costas Grants for the Teaching of Writing

Grant Applied

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Grants Being Considered…

The standard Charitable Foundation After school, at risk, general education, Literacy

Berkshire Bank Foundation College readiness, ESL, gifted and talented, volunteerism

Special project grant General Education

General capital grants Facility renovations, install or upgrade computer

software or hardware

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We are lacking the innovation to qualify for larger grants!

For example:American Honda Foundation $20,000 to $75,000

Youth education, specifically in the areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, the environment, job

training and literacy

Our Concern…

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Plan For 2013…

More aggressive search Work closely with school

staff to determine priorities..

Collaborate with PTSA for innovative ideas

Focus on education development

Build motivation within the ARS and ISB community

Spread the word Encourage volunteers Consider hiring grant

writing interns for administration and teacher assistance

Our Commitment!! Your Contribution!!

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……. JAZAK ALLAH KHAIR

Al-Rahmah Grants Committee