Grants for STEM Learning: Finding Resources for Your Program

Tuesday, November 17, 2015
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Grants for STEM
Learning:
Finding Resources
for Your Program

Paige & Paxton leverage
the power of storytelling
to introduce little learners
to big concepts in STEM.

WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
FOR KIDS
FOR
TEACHERS
FOR
OUR NATION
80% of adults in STEM
fields had at least one
parent in the field.
This means a huge number
of our kids are missing out
on opportunities that can
be life changing.
Early elementary teachers
need time-saving resources
that enable them to make
small shifts in their
classroom lessons now to
drive STEM interest and
create a STEM mindset.
We’re losing the battle.
Thirty years ago, 40% of the
world’s scientists and
engineers came from the
U.S. Today, it is 15%.
STEM fields are where the
well paying jobs are and
will be in the global
marketplace.

How we do it
INFORMAL
LEARNING

School
Systems
Educators
Trained
16 500+≈

New York City
≈
Chicago
Washington, D.C.
Paige & Paxton STEM Make-a-thons

Rayna E. Yaker, M.Ed, JD
Managing Principal Consultant
RYE Consulting
rayna@ryeconsult.com
Kristen Hemmings, M.Ed
Elementary Education Specialist
RYE Consulting
kristen@ryeconsult.com
Barbara Goldstein, MBA
Business & Operations Consultant
RYE Consulting
barbara@ryeconsult.com
GUEST PANEL
The experts at RYE Consulting—an educational consulting firm with expertise in EdTech,
curriculum, grants and proposals—will discuss how you can get the resources you need to build
and implement STEM education in your school or community.

DURING THIS WEBINAR, WE WILL COVER…
1. How to develop an effective grant strategy for STEM programming and
curriculum at your school or organization
2. Where to find grants, the types of grants available and eligibility
requirements
3. How to craft a compelling story and comprehensive budget to increase
your chances of getting funded
Don’t be Anti-Social! Talk About it on Twitter: @paigeandpaxton @RYEconsulting #talkSTEM

KEY INFORMATION:
 What do they fund?
 Who is eligible?
 Are applications open if not invited?
 Does location matter?
 What is the funding amount?
 When is the due date?
STEM GRANT RESEARCH

 Norris Consulting Group: www.norrisconsultinggroup.com/pages/news.htm
 Google: Be specific and use the + sign (state, subject area, education level)
 Look at large companies in the industry and see what they offer
Examples: Boeing, Lockheed Martin, IBM, Verizon
 Other websites:
Education Funding Watch (Foundation Center): foundationcenter.org/efw
EduPlace: eduplace.com/grants/available/index.html
Grants Alert: www.grantsalert.com/
Grantwrangler: www.grantwrangler.com
STEM GRANT RESOURCES

1. Grants are intended to fund
new projects, not supply new
sources of dollars to cover
existing expenses.

2. The average grant will
take 4-8 weeks to complete.

Things to think about when creating a timeline:
 How complex is the narrative?
 What data is needed to support the project?
 How many forms and attachments are required?
 What budget requirements are given and how detailed?
2. THE AVERAGE GRANT WILL TAKE
4-8 WEEKS TO COMPLETE.

3. Grant deadlines are not negotiable!
Although the grantees timeline for
response and distributing funds is
always negotiable.

4. Creativity and sustainability
will go a long way!

5. There is not a grant to fund
everything… This isn’t a wish list!
You can include related expenses
that accompany the initiative but it’s
never a guarantee.

The hardest and one of the most
time consuming parts of
the grant process is the budget.
THE BUDGET

THE BUDGET: 6 TIPS TO PUT YOU AT EASE
Use a Form1
3 Keep a Running Log
4 HR Department
5 Round Up
2 Use Real Numbers
6 Check & Check Again
If the RFP or Grant doesn’t require a
form, create one! It’s the easiest way to
stay organized and succinct throughout
your application.
Don’t know how much an item cost?
Look it up! Check with vendors directly,
shop online, and verify.
As you work on your proposal, keep a
running list of every cost that is associated
with each activity. This includes salaries,
equipment, supplies or consultant fees.
This will also make writing your budget
narrative a piece of cake!
Check and double check with your HR
department for salary, benefit and new
hire requirements. Is there a maximum
amount per week of hours for hourly
employees? What are the insurance
requirements?
Round off to a whole number instead
of using dollars and cents. It doesn’t
hurt to have a little cushion.
Ask someone to review the math,
grammar and layout!

 American Honda Foundation
 Burroughs Welcome Fund: Student Science Enrichment Program
 National Science Foundation: Innovative Technology Experiences for
Students and Teachers
NATIONAL GRANTS

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (QZAB)
 Non-interest bearing bonds
 Public schools only
 Low income areas
 >35% National Free and Reduced Lunch participation
 Specific uses include:
 Developing and improving curriculum (STEM, ELA, etc.)
 Investing in equipment and up-to date technology
 Training quality teacher

LET’S WORK TOGETHER TO CHANGE
THE COURSE OF A NATION
SIMPLE. IMPACTFUL.
ELEMENTARY STEM CURRICULUM
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