MARCH 2018 Forever In Our Hearts - browardschools.com · 2018. 3. 16. · Forever In Our Hearts . MARCH 2018 2 | GRANT FUNDING NEWSLETTER South Plantation High Receives American Theatre

How GAGP Can Help You, p. 1 Good News, p. 2 Grants in the Spotlight, p. 3 Grant Writer in Ac on, p. 3 Upcoming Grant Wri ng Workshops, p. 4 Tip for the Day: Tips for Effec ve Wri ng, p. 5 Opportunity Spotlight, p. 5 Grant Wri ng Resources, p. 6 Upcoming and Rolling Grant Opportuni es, p. 7 2nd Quarter Grant Ac vity, p. 10

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A copy of all grant applications to external agencies must be submitted to the Grants Administration & Government Programs (GAGP) Department as soon as possible to obtain School Board approval. Grant contracts and funds will not be awarded without Board approval. A copy may be submitted via e-mail to [email protected] or via pony mail to GAGP the 4th Floor of the K.C. Wright Administrative Building. All grant applications MUST support the District’s Strategic Plan Goals of High Quality Instruction, Continuous Improvement and Effective Communication and align to District Priority Initiatives.

Grants Administra on & Government Programs (GAGP) MARCH 2018 broward.k12.fl.us/grants

Grant Development Process and How GAGP Can Help You

Led by Dr. David Schonfeld of the Na onal Center for School Crisis and Bereavement, a pediatrician and an expert in school crisis and bereavement, the Coali on to Support Grieving Students has created and endorsed a set of materials, including a comprehensive website, to help school personnel and the en re school community provide guidance to bereaved students. PLEASE WATCH THIS 90 SECOND VIDEO that explains the mission and work of the Coali on.

The New York Life Founda on is offering free resources and materials to teachers and school‐based staff to support grieving students. Schools are also eligible for a $500 grant to become a Grief‐Sensi ve School. More than 11 BCPS schools have already successfully par cipated in the program. CLICK HERE to express interest in par cipa ng.

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GRANT FUNDING NEWSLETTER

South Plantation High Receives American Theatre Wing Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative Grant South Planta on High School was awarded a $5,320 grant for foldable mirrors that will be used by students in dance, theater and Deaf and Hard of Hearing programs. Produc ons at South Planta on High are interpreted in American Sign Language by actors on the stage. This grant will provide for glassless mirrors that will improve the ability to interpret the performance into American Sign Language.

JetBlue Helps Students at BCPS Soar JetBlue Founda on is suppor ng the District’s Turnaround Arts Program with 21 airline vouchers to send students and chaperones to the Turnaround Arts Kennedy Center Talent show on March 11, 2018. Students will be performing a song from "Annie" with their ar st mezzo soprano opera singer Carla Canales. Also, through the generous support of JetBlue 2017‐18, students at Liberty Elementary School learned important sports and life skills through the Hockey Scholar Program; 40 students par cipated in the Annual Au sm flight; 100,000 children’s books were given away; and students District‐wide will compete in the Computer Science (STEM+CS) Olympiad. JetBlue does an annual book drive for the Broward Reads Ini a ve. JetBlue was also present at the Family Assistance Centers for Parkland and gave out free ckets to families in need, including

ckets for families to fly and see extended family members and grandmothers to fly in to comfort grandchildren. Thank you, JetBlue, for being a valued partner.

Broward Education Foundation Hosts its Annual Teacher Expo The Idea Expo was a great success with over 450 teachers and guests from Broward County Schools a ending. GAGP took part by holding a Professional Development Session on grant wri ng in which close to 30 educators learned about the fundamentals of grant wri ng and received the BCPS School‐Based grant wri ng tool kit. Thank you to Eileen San ago, Professor of Reading – Broward College Teacher Educa on Program for sharing her posi ve experience wri ng and winning a grants for her BCPS students.

Coco Burns, Program Director ‐ Broward Educa on Founda on (L) at the Idea Expo

Adriana Ermoli‐Miller, Manager, Grant Programs Oversight ‐ GAGP (L) and Eileen San ago, Professor of Reading ‐ Broward College (R)

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Grants are a powerful tool to enhance teaching and learning throughout our District. Please take the opportunity to have your grants showcased in one of our upcoming newsle ers by submi ng your photos with the subject line Grants In Ac on, and email your ac on photographs of ac vi es associated with grant awards to [email protected]. This is another opportunity to acknowledge our grant donors for their support and to showcase the innova ve learning experiences developed by our school based staff!

Congratula ons to Larry Bremner, Teacher – Westglades Middle School for receiving sports equipment valued at $5,500 from DICK’s Spor ng Goods Founda on through DonorsChoose.org. Mr. Bremner explained in his proposal that “Hurricane Irma downed many trees, destroyed large areas of playing fields, and caused rain damage to the ceiling of the locker room where team sports equipment was stored, damaging it beyond repair and required replacement during the recovery process.” Mr. Bremner’s grant wri ng efforts resulted in a dona on of materials to deal with exis ng damage and allow staff to proac vely respond to weather issues daily. The dona on included: indoor and outdoor storage with weather‐resistant material to protect equipment; tools to deal with some of the areas of the fields that are s ll in poor condi on; and radios equipped with weather alerts to no fy coaches of weather warnings to maintain a safe environment for all par cipants.

Names: Kevin O'Connor, Ed.D; Dominic Grasso, Ph.D.; Sebrina James, Ed.S.

Posi on: Sexual Health Office within the Department of Diversity, Preven on & Interven on

Years of service: This super team has been working together for two years and sexual health has been a District focus area for at least a decade through a couple of rounds of federal funding (CDC)

How many grants have you been awarded? 5‐7 awarded

What makes a good grant rela onship? Ge ng partners excited about suppor ng innova on. Our partner, Broward House, got commi ed to 18+ popula on

a er learning about school‐based preven on work through conversa ons with the program team. Donor adaptability is key. SmartRIDE is a great partner because they offer the most flexibility. We can use their funding to

fill in gaps not covered by other funding sources. This way we can adapt as needs arise. For example, we asked SmartRIDE for funding to host parent workshops that were poorly a ended. In collabora on with the funder, we changed the mechanism to a video series that will be available on our website (16 topics ‐ forthcoming on BrowardPreven on.Org and social media by summer 2018).

Larry Bremner, Teacher ‐ Westglades Middle School and Team

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What is your process for filling out a grant applica on? Conduct a needs assessment first. Based on the needs of our department and our community we look for grants that will meet our addi onal needs. We also seek different funders to cover different por ons of a project due to grant restric ons or funding caps. It is important to leverage scarce resources and supplement the need!

Have you discovered certain ps about grant wri ng that have proved successful? We apply for anything that is available in our focus area. Establish rela onships in the community. New funding opportuni es are shared in newsle ers, listservs, and personal

recommenda ons. Prior to these rela onships, some current partners never considered working with the School District or focusing on

young people. Community mee ngs are the bread and bu er for building rela onships. Constantly seek out grant funding to enhance programs. It is key to block out me to write or you will forget/get

distracted.

Overall Advice: Write a grant. If you get it, you could change a life. You have to take the risk in order to win something at some point. It’s worth the perseverance and effort.

Upcoming Grant Writing Capacity Building and Proposal Development Workshops GAGP staff offers a capacity building workshop on: grant wri ng; the elements of program development; and the joint iden fica on of program funding needs and opportuni es.

Teacher Grants Space: Join BCPS teachers and GAGP staff to network and exchange program ideas; learn about upcoming grant opportuni es; view sample proposals; find a quiet space to write proposals; and get real‐ me feedback and input on your proposals. CLICK HERE TO EXPRESS INTEREST.

Please contact GAGP if you would like to request a basic or advanced grant wri ng workshop for your school community.

“You are the best…I really do greatly appreciate your help.” Lindsey Agoglia, Teacher – South Planta on High School

“This is such good news. I can’t thank you enough!” Mae Young, Teacher – Annabel C. Perry Elementary School

A recent grant wri ng workshop at Bright Horizon’s ESE Center

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TIP for the Day: Tips for Effec ve Wri ng

The District’s Marke ng & Communica ons team has published several resources aimed at building our communica on skills. Check out their SharePoint site here. Below are great ps found in their Plain Language Guide:

Iden fy your audience ‐ Think about why the reader needs to read the document. Also, iden fy the people interested in the document, even if they are not directly affected. Write for everyone who is interested, not just technical or legal experts.

Keep it short! You will communicate more clearly if you keep sentences and sec ons short. Aim for an average sentence length of 20 words, with no one sentence running over 40 words. Cover only one subject in each paragraph and keep paragraphs under 10 or 12 lines.

Be posi ve ‐ When you can turn a nega ve statement into a posi ve one without changing the meaning of it, do it. You’ll save readers from unnecessary mental work. Using more than one nega ve muddles the meaning of a document. Accentuate the posi ve when you can.

Write in ac ve voice ‐ Voice is the form a verb takes to show if its subject acts or is acted upon. When the subject of a verb does something (acts), the verb is in the ac ve voice. When the subject of a verb receives the ac on (is acted upon), the verb is in the passive voice.

Short tles instead of acronyms ‐ Acronyms (abbrevia ons of phrases or names) can make a document confusing and hard to read; use only those known to the reader. Define the acronym when first used and then frequently enough so your reader doesn’t forget. Short tles or one‐word descrip ons should be used in most cases.

Reduce wordiness ‐ Omit needless words. Excess words weaken your wri ng. Make your sentences short, direct and clear.

Lowe’s Toolbox for Educa on Grants each year, the Lowe’s Toolbox for Educa on grants program contributes more than $5 million to fund improvements at public schools in the United States. Projects should fall into one of the following categories: technology upgrades, tools for STEM programs, facility renova ons and safety improvements. Toolbox grant requests can range from $2,000 to $100,000. Fall funding cycle: August 6, 2018 – September 28, 2018

Lowe’s Community Partners grant program helps build be er communi es by providing monetary assistance to organiza ons looking for support of high‐need projects such as: building renova ons/upgrades, grounds improvements, technology upgrades as well as safety improvements. Grants range from $2,001 to $100,000. Lowe’s encourages applicants to speak to their local store manager to see if this is a possibility before applying. The Community Partners 2017 cycle dates are: Spring Cycle: March19, 2018 – May 11, 2018; Fall Cycle: July 2, 2018 – August 24, 2018

Lowe’s Small Grants program is an outlet for organiza ons seeking smaller‐scale assistance for non‐educa onal focused projects. These grants range from $100 to $2,000. Small grant project requests must also fit within the Giving Guidelines. These requests are received on a rolling basis, with no specific cycle dates. Please note that grant funds are distributed as Lowe’s gi cards. Lowe’s Funding Guidelines and Applica ons can be found HERE.

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Overwhelmed with where to start? Click on one of these educa on grant search engines or use the web address.

OTHER RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS The Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program (Fulbright TGC) is a year‐long professional development opportunity for U.S. elementary, middle, and high school teachers to develop skills for preparing students for a compe ve global economy. Fulbright TGC equips teachers to bring an interna onal perspec ve to their schools through targeted training, experience abroad, and global collabora on. Applica ons close on March 13, 2018. Click HERE for addi onal informa on.

Digital Divide Program: FREE Tablet Broward Municipal Services District is partnering with T‐Mobile to close the digital divide and empower its residents by connec ng families and students that don't currently have internet connec vity at home. Eligible BMSD residents with a valid Broward County Library Card will be able to check out a tablet for free from the African‐American Research Library & Cultural Center ‐‐ poten ally for up to six months. Eligibility Requirements / Flier

Society for Science & the Public's Advocate Grant Program provides a s pend of $3,000 to an individual (teacher, counselor, scien st, or other mentor), who agrees to serve as an advocate for 3‐5 underrepresented students to transi on them from conduc ng a scien fic or engineering research project to comple ng applica ons to scien fic compe on(s). Click HERE for details.

Local 10 is invi ng art teachers and students, from grades K‐12, to par cipate in its first eARTh Day Art Contest. As part of a class project, art students are encouraged to create an original work of art with an environmental theme. Special considera on will be given to works of art featuring materials taken from nature. The winning school will receive $4,500 in art supplies. Only one entry permi ed per school. For contest rules and details, click HERE. Entry deadline is March 11, 2018.

Isaac Bruce Founda on scholarship applica ons are now available! The Isaac Bruce Founda on offers a $2,500 scholarship to a Broward County Public Schools student. The deadline is April 2, 2018 and the applica on is HERE.

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Upcoming Grant Opportuni es (click on “Applica on” for addi onal informa on)

Braitmayer Founda on is invi ng proposals from programs that u lize innova ve prac ces in K‐12 educa on. Priority will be given to curricular and school reform ini a ves, as well as prepara on of and professional development opportuni es for teachers. DEADLINE: March 15, 2018 | Applica on

Voya Financial Founda on supports Children’s Educa on by improving educa on for youth in grades K‐12, especially children in underserved areas or facing economic disadvantages. Financial Educa on grants build awareness and understanding of financial ma ers are the stepping stones to financial empowerment and a more secure future. Voya Founda on is especially interested in programming that empowers individuals to take control of their financial futures through educa on, financial literacy, and financial planning, with special a en on to the needs of young people and minori es. DEADLINE: March 16, 2018 | Applica on

Jane Goodall Ins tute offers Roots and Shoots mini‐grants of $200 to organize and implement youth‐led community ac on programs. Grants are intended to support youth leadership and service learning. Interested applicants must first become a member of the Roots and Shoots ini a ve; registra on is free. DEADLINE: March 19, 2018 | Applica on

Be er World Books Literacy and Educa on in Ac on Program Library Grants support compelling literacy projects that are based on "game‐changing" ideas. Projects should address the literacy needs of underserved popula ons in the applicant's community. A total of $40,000 is available to support awards of up to $15,000 through this program. DEADLINE: March 31, 2018 | Applica on

Ezra Jack Keats Founda on makes awards of up to $500 to schools, preschools and Head Start programs for projects that foster crea ve expression, working together and interac on with a diverse community. It is an opportunity to design a great program – whether a special ac vity outside the standard curriculum or one that helps meet its goals. Only one applica on allowed per school or library. Past programs include a public story walk, a mul cultural portrait project, a school garden, or an art project culmina ng in an art show, a mural or a quilt. DEADLINE: March 31, 2018 | Applica on

Classics for Kids Founda on works to empower young people to shape posi ve futures through music and to build and strengthen sustainable stringed instrument music programs. To support this goal, this program will provide matching awards for the purchase of high‐quality stringed instruments for use by children in grades K‐12. DEADLINE: March 31, 2018 | Applica on

Finish Line Youth Founda on provides funding to youth athle c programs and sports‐based camps, especially those serving disadvantaged children and those with special needs. Programma c Grants: Grants of $5,000 will support of community‐based athle c programs and to established camps that teach ac ve lifestyle and team‐building skills. Legacy Grants: Grants of $75,000 to support new facili es improvements and/or renova ons to exis ng buildings, grounds, and property. DEADLINE: March 31, 2018 | Applica on

Karma for Cara Founda on encourages kids 18 and under to apply for funds between $250 and $1,000 to complete service projects in their communi es. Example projects include: turning a vacant lot into a community garden, rebuilding a school playground or helping senior ci zens get their homes ready for winter, they want to hear what project you’re passionate about. Deadline: April 1, 2018 | Applica on

Broward P3 Eco‐Challenge engages and rewards tradi onal and charter BCPS schools, teachers, students, administrators, non‐instruc onal and custodial staff in learning about and implemen ng environmentally sustainable measures and green ini a ves within their schools and communi es. Over $25,500 in cash and in‐kind prizes was awarded to teachers, students and schools in 2017. DEADLINE: April 3, 2018 | Applica on

Lemelson‐MIT provides opportuni es for high school students to cul vate their crea vity, curiosity, and problem‐solving abili es and apply lessons from science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects to invent technological solu ons to real‐world problems. InvenTeams of high school students, teachers, and mentors will receive grants of up to $10,000 to invent a technological solu on to a problem of their choice. DEADLINE: April 9, 2018 | Applica on

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McCarthey Dressman Educa on Founda on believes that con nuous, insigh ul and innova ve professional training and growth is crucial to the effec veness of educators. Teacher Development Grants support small teams of teachers in the forma on and implementa on of groundbreaking K‐12 classroom instruc on. The Founda on awards grants in amounts up to $10,000 per year for a maximum of $30,000 over three years. Deadline: April 15, 2018 | Applica on

McCarthey Dressman Educa on Founda on also offers Academic Enrichment Grants designed to develop in‐class and extra‐curricular programs that improve student learning. Academic Enrichment Grants provide funding for programs that nurture the intellectual, ar s c and crea ve abili es of children from low‐income households. The Founda on awards grants in amounts up to $10,000 per year for a maximum of $30,000 over three years. DEADLINE: April 15, 2018 | Applica on

RPM Founda on supports educa onal programs on the pathway to careers in automo ve, motorcycle and marine restora on & preserva on. Funding almost always goes to educa onal ins tu ons or organiza ons that offer restora on & preserva on degree or cer ficate programs or courses. All grant awardees u lize collector vehicles, motorcycles or wooden boats as teaching tools and provide maximum opportunity for hands‐on learning experiences with master cra smen and ar sans. DEADLINE: April 20, 2018 | Applica on

Voya Unsung Heroes Awards Program recognizes K‐12 educators for their innova ve teaching methods, crea ve educa onal projects, and ability to posi vely influence the children they teach. Each year, one hundred educators are selected to receive awards of $2,000 each to help fund their innova ve class projects. Of the one hundred finalists, three will be selected for addi onal financial awards. First place will receive $25,000; second place will receive $10,000; and the third‐place winner will receive $5,000. DEADLINE: April 30, 2018 | Applica on

Florida Humani es Council Community Project Grants provide support for the planning and implementa on of public humani es programs and resources that meet the needs and interests of local communi es. Projects may include lecture series and panel discussions, reading and discussion groups, film series, oral history projects, exhibi ons, and the development of cultural resources that complement public programming. Award Ceiling: $5,000. DEADLINE: May 18, 2018 | Applica on

Na onal Associa on of Teachers of Mathema cs In‐Service Training Grants support the professional development and pedagogical content knowledge of math teachers, as well as their knowledge of students as learners of mathema cs. Grants of up to $4,000 will be awarded to elementary schools. Only schools with a current NCTM membership are eligible to apply. DEADLINE: May 4, 2018 | Applica on

Lowe’s Community Partners grant program helps build be er communi es by providing monetary assistance to non‐profit organiza ons and municipali es looking for support of high‐need projects such as: building renova ons/upgrades, grounds improvements, technology upgrades as well as safety improvements. Grants range from $2,001 to $100,000. DEADLINE: May 11, 2018 | Applica on

Dollar General Literacy Founda on supports educa onal en es, nonprofit organiza ons, and public libraries in helping students who are below grade level or having trouble reading. Funding will specifically assist in implemen ng new or expanding exis ng literacy programs, purchasing new technology or equipment to support literacy ini a ves, or purchasing books, materials, or so ware for literacy programs. Maximum award is $4,000. DEADLINE: May 17, 2018 | Applica on

ASM Materials Educa on Founda on awards grants of $500 annually to help K‐12 teachers bring the real world of materials science into their classrooms. “Living in a Material World” grants recognize crea vity and enhance awareness of materials science and the role that materials play in society. DEADLINE: May 25, 2018 | Applica on

Na onal PTA Mary Lou Anderson Reflec ons Arts Enhancement Grants provide matching grants to local PTA art projects within their school community. Funded projects will increase access to learning opportuni es in the literary, media, visual, or performing arts for at‐risk or underserved audiences. Arts projects must ac vely engage families and community partners to strengthen family and school partnerships. Grants up to $1,000 are awarded. DEADLINE: June 1, 2018 | Applica on

The NEA Founda on, the philanthropic arm of the Na onal Educa on Associa on, offers Learning and Leadership Grants that provide support to public school teachers, public educa on support professionals, and/or faculty and staff to par cipate in high‐quality professional development experiences such as summer ins tutes or ac on research; or grants to groups in support of collegial study, including study groups, ac on research, lesson study, or mentoring experiences for

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faculty or staff new to an assignment. Grant amounts are $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups engaged in collegial study. DEADLINE: June 1, 2018 | Applica on

In addi on, the NEA Founda on provides grants to members to improve the academic achievement of students in any subject area(s). The proposed work should engage students in cri cal thinking and problem solving that deepen their knowledge of standards‐based subject ma er. The work should also improve students’ habits of inquiry, self‐directed learning, and cri cal reflec on. Grant amounts are $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups engaged in collegial study. DEADLINE: June 1, 2018 | Applica on

Crayola Champion Crea vely Alive Children will award up to twenty grants of $2,500 in support of crea ve leadership team‐building programs in elementary schools. In addi on, each program will receive an in‐kind grant of Crayola products valued at $1,000. DEADLINE: June 22, 2018 | Applica on

Captain Planet Founda on ecotech Grants support inquiry‐based projects that engage children in STEM fields. Projects must emphasize the use of innova on, biomimicry/nature‐based design, or new technology to address environmental problems in their communi es. Under this program, 16 awards of $2,500 are available. DEADLINE: July 15, 2018 | Applica on

Captain Planet Founda on ecoSolu on Grants range from $500‐$2,500 and are intended to support solu on‐oriented, youth‐led projects that result in real environmental outcomes. DEADLINE: July 15, 2018 | Applica on

ROLLING DEADLINES

Toshiba America Founda on accepts applica ons from 6 to 12th Grade teachers who are passionate about making science and mathema cs more engaging for their students. Applica ons are reviewed on an ongoing basis | Applica on

Alterna ve Fuel Founda on supports educa onal ins tu ons to aid in the development of programs that promote renewable energy, environmental sustainability, and earth stewardship. Applica ons are reviewed on an ongoing basis | Applica on

BJ’s Adopt‐A‐School Program has provided teachers at thousands of elementary schools with more than $2 million in support to help them meet their curriculum objec ves. Now they are collabora ng with DonorsChoose.org to give teachers in our “adopted” schools the supplies they need to create innova ve lesson plans. Applica ons are reviewed on an ongoing basis | Applica on

Florida Power and Light funds robo cs teams in the FPL service area. To request funding for a team, please provide a le er on school or organiza on le erhead. Applica ons are reviewed on an ongoing basis | Applica on

Surdna Founda on seeks to foster sustainable communi es in the United States ‐‐ communi es guided by principles of social jus ce and dis nguished by healthy environments, strong local economies, and thriving cultures. The Founda on offers grants in three program areas: Strong Local Economies, Sustainable Environments, and Thriving Cultures. Applica ons are reviewed on an ongoing basis | Applica on

Fender Music Founda on provides musical instruments and equipment to music educa on programs. Items provided are lightly used and include acous c guitars, electric guitars, acous c‐electric guitars, bass guitars, and the equipment necessary to play these instruments. In addi on, tradi onal musical instruments are some mes available. Programs seeking support must offer either 1) In‐school music classes in which the students make music, or 2) Music therapy programs in which the par cipants make the music. Applica ons are reviewed on an ongoing basis | Applica on

DiscoverE Collabora on facilitates collabora on within the engineering community and to engage youth (par cularly underserved K‐12 students) with hands‐on learning experiences and events that inspire an interest and understanding of engineering. Applica ons are reviewed on an ongoing basis | Applica on

Kinder Morgan Founda on supports youth with opportuni es to learn and grow, thus helping today's science, math, and music students become the engineers, educators, and musicians who will support the funding agency's diverse communi es for many years to come. Projects must benefit only K‐12 children. The program's focus areas include: Academic projects, including tutoring; Arts educa on projects; and Environmental educa on projects that work with local schools and meet curriculum standards. Applica ons are reviewed on an ongoing basis | Applica on

http://www.neafoundation.org/pages/learning-leadership-grants/http://www.neafoundation.org/pages/nea-student-achievement-grants/http://www.crayola.com/for-educators/ccac-landing/grant-program.aspxhttp://captainplanetfoundation.org/ecotech-grant/https://www.captainplanetfoundation.org/grants/ecosolution/http://www.toshiba.com/taf/http://www.alternativefuelfoundation.org/grants/http://www.bjs.com/adopt-a-school.content.about_adopt_school.A.about_community2https://www.fpl.com/community/education-funding.htmlhttp://www.surdna.org/grants/how-to-apply.htmlhttp://www.fendermusicfoundation.org/grants/http://www.discovere.org/about-us/outreach-grants/collaboration-grantshttp://www.kindermorgan.com/community/km_foundation_guidelines.aspx

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The Grants Administra on Department would like to congratulate all teachers, school staff, and District staff for the effort it takes to pursue grant funding. The following is a list of grant ac vity that has taken place in the 2nd quarter (October 1 through December 31, 2017) of the school fiscal year. If you received a grant award and it is not listed, please contact Grants Administra on at 754‐321‐2260.

SCHOOLS GRANTS AWARDED Grant Program Amount Loca on Andrew Lloyd Webber Ini a ve $5,320 South Planta on High School Broward College Mar n Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Grants $5,000 Lauderhill 6‐12 Broward College Mar n Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Grants $5,000 Planta on High School Broward County Farm Bureau Garden Grant $250 Dri wood Elementary School Broward County Farm Bureau Garden Grant $250 Sheridan Hills Elementary School Dairy Council of Florida ‐ Fuel Up to Play 60 $4,000 Nova Middle School Aetna Founda on Employee Matching Grant Fund $300 Indian Ridge Middle School

Walmart Founda on ‐ Community Grant Program $1,000 Sawgrass Springs Middle School

Fairchild Tropical Garden Challenge $374 Sheridan Hills Elementary School Florida Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher Grants $250 Coral Park Elementary School Florida Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher Grants $500 Flamingo Elementary School

Lowe’s Toolbox for Educa on $5,000 Coral Springs High School Mills College Lesson Study Group $4,000 Walker Elementary School Mills College Lesson Study Group $16,000 Various Schools Promo ng Curiosity and Crea ve Thinking through Robots $5,000 Park Ridge Elementary School Community Founda on of Broward School is Cool ‐ DIVE $40,000 New River Middle School Community Founda on of Broward School is Cool ‐ FENCES $40,000 Planta on Middle School Society for Science & the Public ‐ STEM Ac on & Research Grant $3,500 Miramar High School City of Hollywood General Fund Agency Grant $11,094 South Broward High School STEM Communi es’ Aspira on to Reinforce Educa on $50,000 Western High School

Florida Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher Grants $500 North Andrews Gardens Elementary School Florida Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher Grants $500 Planta on Elementary School Florida Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher Grants $500 Ramblewood Elementary School

Florida Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher Grants $500 Sawgrass Elementary School Florida Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher Grants $500 Sheridan Hills Elementary School Gap Founda on $250 Parkway Middle School Intensive Literacy Interven on $2,900 Annabel C. Perry Elementary School Learning Japanese Through Music $1,000 Broward Virtual School Let’s ROLL: Robo cs and Outreach for the Love of Learning $5,000 Cypress Bay High School


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SCHOOLS GRANTS REQUESTED Grant Program Amount Loca on ALDI Smart Kids Grants $3,500 Whispering Pines Center School Applied Underwater Robo cs $5,000 South Broward High School Broward County Farm Bureau ‐ School Garden Grant $500 Bethune Elementary School Lowe’s Community Partners Grant $100,000 Gulfstream Early Childhood Center of Excellence

People with Disabili es Founda on ‐ Pilot Grant Program $8,000 Whispering Pines Center School Publix Super Markets Chari es ‐ School/Youth Sports Grants $5,000 Western High School Target Field Trip Grants $7,800 McArthur High School Target Field Trip Grants $1,000 Western High School The Ray Charles Founda on $20,181 South Planta on High School

Lowe’s Toolbox for Educa on $2,000 Sheridan Hills Elementary School Lowe’s Toolbox for Educa on $5,000 South Broward High School Making STEM Makers $5,000 Cooper City High School

Voya Founda on ‐ STEM Learning Opportuni es $5,000 North Lauderdale K‐8 West Marine BlueFuture Fund $1,500 South Broward High School

DISTRICT GRANTS AWARDED Grant Program Amount Loca on Adults with Disabili es (AWD) $800,000 Career, Technical, Adult and Community Educa on Community Engagement Block Funds $6,000 Innova ve Programs District Instruc onal Leadership and Faculty Development $618,399 Office of School Performance and Accountability Grow Up Great $30,000 Early Learning and Language Acquisi on Title I, Part A Unified School Improvement Grant (UnSIG) $1,806,120 Title 1, Migrant & Special Programs Department Title IV, Part A Student Support and Academic Enrichment $1,818,526 Student Support Ini a ves TRIO Upward Bound $3,881,814 School Performance and Accountability Whole School Strategy Block Funds* $7,250 Innova ve Programs

DISTRICT GRANTS REQUESTED Grant Program Amount Loca on Broward College Mar n Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Grants $3,500 Department of Equity & Academic A ainment Broward College Mar n Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Grants $3,500 Student Support Services Department West Marine BlueFuture Fund ‐ Applied Learning $1,500 Applied Learning Florida Blue Founda on 2018 Advance Innova on and Promote $292,935 Coordinated Student Health Services Promise Neighborhoods Program $9,535,025 Student Support Ini a ves Broward County Purchasing Division $60,000 Broward Educa on Communica ons Network FACE Founda on $10,000 Bilingual/English for Speakers of Other Languages

Na onal Science Founda on – Discovery Research PreK‐12 $4,636,398 Applied Learning

Publix Super Markets Chari es $5,750 BRACE Department Walmart Community Grant $2,500 Coordinated Student Health Services America’s Promise Alliance ‐ GradNa on Accelera on $99,163 BRACE Department Broward Sheriff ’s Office ‐ Law Enforcement Trust Fund $9,116 Equity and Academic A ainment Community Founda on of Broward ‐ Animal Welfare $28,000 Broward Educa on Communica ons Network Na onal Clean Diesel Rebate Program 2017 $200,000 Student Transporta on & Fleet Services Broward Youth Suicide Awareness and Preven on Training $200,000 Excep onal Student Learning Support – Students

with Emo onal/Behavioral Disabili es Network (SEDNET)

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

Nora Rupert, Chair

Heather P. Brinkworth, Vice Chair Robin Bartleman

Abby M. Freedman Patricia Good Donna P. Korn

Laurie Rich Levinson Ann Murray

Dr. Rosalind Osgood

Robert W. Runcie Superintendent of Schools

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, prohibits any policy

or procedure which results in discrimination on the basis of age,

color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national

origin, marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Individuals who wish to file a discrimination and/or harassment

complaint may call the Director, Equal Educational

Opportunities/ADA Compliance Department at 754-321-2150 or

Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158. Individuals with disabilities

requesting accommodations under the Americans with

Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, (ADAAA) may call

Equal Educational Opportunities/ADA Compliance Department

at 754.321.2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754.321.2158.

GRANTS ADMINISTRATION & GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS K.C. Wright Administra on Center

600 SE Third Avenue, 4th Floor Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

Telephone: 754‐321‐2260 Fax: 754‐321‐2520

Email: [email protected]

Stephanie R. Williams ‐ Director Rebecca Reichert‐Cuffe ‐ Senior Manager, Grant Programs

Adriana Ermoli‐Miller ‐ Manager, Grants Programs Oversight Megan Beddow, Manager, Grant Programs Oversight

Aston Rowe ‐ Grants Administrator, Accountability and Repor ng Derek A. Tillman ‐ Office Manager (Conf.)

Grantwri ng Resources

The Grants Department seeks to provide the highest level of support to all schools, zones, and departments interested in compe ve grant funding.

GAGP has access to eCivis, the leading cloud‐based grants management system. Please call us at 754‐321‐2260 for assistance.

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