Information is periodically sent out to all component school districts regarding opportunities for grants that districts, schools, teachers, or students may wish to apply for. Under this Co-Ser, the Grant Coordinator works with district staff to establish needs and goals in order to research and customize notifications of corresponding funding opportunities on a year-round basis,giving the district more time to prepare for applications. The Coordinator will also evaluate grants that cross your desk to determine whether they are a good fit for the district.

The fee for this service is on an annual basis.

The Grant Coordinator and staff will partner with participating school districts in the development and timely submission of well-prepared competitive and allocated grant proposals. Services may include any or all of the following components:

• Development , with district staff, of a program or project that meets the needs of the district while satisfying the elements set forth in the grant solicitation. 

• Research and documentation to substantiate the needs section required by many grant proposals.

• Research into scientific or evidence-based validation of proposed program’s effectiveness, as required by many grant proposals

• Identifying, drafting, and soliciting appropriate letters of support required by many grant proposals.

• Identification of and facilitation of meetings with potential collaborators (e.g., other educational agencies, community agencies, faith-based groups, businesses) to determine common goals and objectives, and to identify roles of partners.

• Research, planning, and facilitation of identification of Minority- and Woman-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) that can be used to support project activities and to meet goals required by many RFPs; completion of necessary paperwork.

• Assistance/preparation of grant elements, as required, including narrative, time-line, budgets, bibliographies, and attachments such as tables and charts.

• Assistance with registration and submission of electronic proposals when required.Assistance with Budget Amendments as well as annual budgets for multi-year grants