How Do You Get Grants For Elementary School Technology?
While grants that fund technology are on the rise, so is the number of schools that apply for them. A well conceived project plan and a properly written and organized proposal can make the difference in getting funded. The business sector, state governments, and national and regional foundations continue to put big dollars into technology for elementary schools, even in these difficult economic times. Finding these funding sources can be time-consuming, but once the right sources are identified for your project, it is all about the application and the proposal. Write out a detailed description of the technology you wish to fund such as handheld, PCs, Macs, netbooks, games, online curriculum, software or subscription-based. Include any projects attached to the technology, and what it will be used for. Have and develop a clear idea of the objectives, to include why it is needed, what any problems are or needs to be addressed, and who the student population is that will benefit — low ach