WEBINAR: TIPS AND TOOLS TO APPLY FOR JLM MINIGRANTS 2019 Speakers: - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

WEBINAR: TIPS AND TOOLS TO APPLY FOR JLM MINIGRANTS 2019

Speakers: Charlene Sullivan Chair, Education Task Force Committee Junior League of Monroe, Inc. Sarah B. Johnson, MBA, CFRE Grant Writing and Fund Development Consultant

HOUSEKEEPING

• Please mute your phones!
• Q and A session at end of the webinar
• Recording of webinar and slides will be made

available after the webinar.

OVERVIEW of JLM Mini-Grant Program

• FROM https://www.jlmonroe.org/?s=mini-grant

What is the purpose of the mini-grants?

• The grants are intended to assist teachers by providing funding for special projects and educational tools, particularly when other funds are not available.
• Who is eligible to apply for the mini-grants?
• Pre-K through 12th grade teachers at public, charter, private and parochial schools in Ouachita Parish, including special education, music, physical education, etc. are
• eligible. Multiple teachers may submit a joint application.
• What are the criteria for choosing recipients?
• The primary selection criteria are:
• Student participation rather than student observation
• Parental involvement
• Creativity
• Number of students involved
• Clarity of plans, objectives and expenditures
• Ability of project to benefit or impact future classes or the school community
• What is the maximum dollar amount awarded?
• $500
• When are the applications due?
• 5:00 pm on Monday, October 7th to the Junior League House.
• You can mail them but be sure they arrive by the deadline. The address is 2811 Cameron Street, Monroe, LA 71201 (off Lamy Lane). You may also drop them off that

day (after 2 pm leave in mailbox) or fax them to (318) 322-3299. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered for funding.

• When will the recipients be notified?
• Recipients will be notified by Monday October 21st.
• Is anything required of the recipients?
• We ask that recipients attend the presentation reception at the Junior League House on Wednesday, November 6th at 6:30 p.m. Also, an end of the year grant report

returned via email to jrleague@jlmonroe.org and a poster board presentation to the League House at 2811 Cameron Street, by Monday, April 6, 2020 for viewing by association at final meeting, if the recipient would like to be eligible for the next calendar year mini-grant program.

• Who do I contact if I have any other questions?
• Call Charlene Sullivan at 318-355-9009 (call or text) or email charlenesullivan11@gmail.com
• Please do not call the Junior League office.
• Where can I get a copy of the application form and any other materials for the grant program?

Check with your principal or visit https://www.jlmonroe.org/?s=mini-grant

TIPS for Successful Grant Applications

~ These apply to ALL grant applications ~

• Be sure you answer ALL the questions asked and provide

ALL requested information.

• Keep the writing SIMPLE.
• Avoid JARGON.
• Spellcheck and proofread.
• Have someone who knows NOTHING about your project

proofread it to see if they understand what you are proposing.

• Keep a copy of EXACTLY what you submit.

• Project Description: Include what you plan to do, the

number of students participating, the duration of the project, if project could be used for subsequent classes/grades, estimated start date, potential applications and any other pertinent information. Feel free to attach any additional information or supporting documents.

• Did you provide ALL information requested?
• Is your description clear and understandable to someone

who is not an educator?

• Did you use any jargon? If so, replace it or define it.

Application: Project Description

A local example from KNOE News

• Aug. 13, 2019

From Adoptaclassroom.force.com

I have twenty one students in my class and I would like to order a set

• f scholastic magazine news and headphones . The scholastic

magazines would be incorporated into my social studies lessons which correlate with the state curriculum. These magazines would serve as a form of enrichment. My school functions on a limited budget and can not afford to buy these magazines for the students. The majority of my students can not afford to buy the subscription fee that comes with these magazines. I know that my students would enjoy reading and discussing these weekly magazines. Headphones are a necessary part of implementing the Eureka math program and although we have a set of computers in the classroom for each student to use, each computer must also have a set of headphones so that they can utilize the tutorial program on the computer. The headphones will also serve the purpose of helping students concentrate on their lessons. As a new and first year teacher, I would be so grateful for any type of donation to my classroom. I want to give my students the best learning

• pportunities so that they can enjoy learning and yearn to be life-long

learners. Goal: $350 Raised $865

OBJECTIVES

• Definition: a measureable step toward the desired end product
• Answers the question, how will you know the project has

succeeded?

• Good objectives:
• Express the results you hope to achieve through project

activities stated in terms of the need (Example: Improve parent/child relationships by distributing monthly publication to 1,000 families about how to understand and meet their children’s needs)

• Are specific (but don’t overpromise)
• Are outcome-oriented (this is not about an activity –
• bjectives identify the ultimate result while an activity says

how you will get there)

• Specify what will be achieved and when

Adapted from Accountability for Federal Grants, Management Concepts (2013)

Equipment, Materials and Supplies

• List each item separately and include source, vendor and price.

If JL Mini-Grant Award does not cover entire cost, please explain how project will be completed or from where additional funds will be contributed

• What are ALL the equipment, materials, and supplies you will

use for your project? Make a list. The value of ALL of these make up the TOTAL BUDGET for your project.

• Which of these items will you buy

with grant funds?

• You can combine all this information

simply and visually on an Excel spreadsheet…

SAMPLE BUDGET

Educational Impact

• Describe the teaching techniques you will use with

this project to challenge your students to a higher level of thinking. How will this project expand the student’s view and impact their education?

• How will parents and community be involved?

Qualifications

• List your continuing education and training
• List your education, honors and/or special

recognition

Closing Steps

• Be sure all signatures provided
• Keep a copy of what you submit

Q and A

• Can I attach other things?
• Is there a limit on length?

For more information:

• Contact Charlene Sullivan at 318-355-9009 (call or text)
• r email at

charlenesullivan11@gmail.com.