Funding Resources

Indiana Resource

IDOE

The Corporation for National and Community Service Learn and Serve America program grants (available on an annual basis, typically through State Learn and Serve programs) such as Learn and Serve Indiana sub-grants

OFBCI

The Indiana Governor’s Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives. sign up for weekly Friday Nite Fax. also post current funding opportunities and a wealth of publications and other resources on writing grants, etc.

National resources:

National Service Learning Clearinghouse Funding Blob -

White House Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives Materials

  • Guidance to Faith-Based and Community Organizations on Partnering with the Federal Government- Introductory information about sources of federal funding, program restrictions, and the application process. An excellent starting point for beginners, an excellent review for those with experience.
  • Developing a Quality Grant Proposal- A step by step guide to the Federal Grant process. Includes a sample Request for Proposal, and a sample Quality Grant application.
  • Federal Funds for Organizations That Help Those In Need- A comprehensive listing of opportunities, listed by category.
  • Protecting the Civil Rights and Religious Liberty of Faith-Based Organizations - How acceptance of Federal funds affects and does not affect hiring policies for Faith-Based Organizations.

The Foundation Center.

May be the best source to search for foundations, and guidelines for writing grants are available. Sample proposals and common grant applications are also provided. The Foundation Center provides a variety of other resources and materials, including the two prospect worksheets linked below: Prospect Worksheet - Individual Donor, Prospect Worksheet - Corporation/Foundation

Grants Alert written by teachers to help other educators find money to support their programs and activities.

Other:

  • Title I or other Title programs, e.g., Safe and Drug Free Schools (Title IV) especially through the annual competitive character education grants and the Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native Education (Title VII) and the 21st Century After School programs under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 – service-learning may be bid as a strategy to meet Title goals
  • The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (often referred to as Special Education) – service-learning can be used as a strategy to meet Title goals;
  • The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grants;
  • Solicited or unsolicited grants or donations from public or private foundations such as State Farm and United Parcel Service grants;
  • Grants or donations available from individuals, school districts, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and other sources; and/or
  • Local fundraising by parents, teachers, students, and/or community members. Local businesses love to support students, donating food for celebrations, helping with local initiatives, etc. Find reciprocal aspects- giving free publicty in return for items you need for your project.

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