Project Unit 3 – Grant Writing and Budget Assignment

NETS-T 1b, 2a, 2b, 3d, 4b, 5a, 5b

You are to find and complete a grant application for $2000-5000 to buy technology/equipment for your classroom. I’ve provided a selection of websites to funding sources to assist (see examples). The benefit of this approach is that you have to seek the grant information yourself. Additionally, you can select grants that are tailored to your grade level and content area. Drawbacks are that grant applications may vary in complexity…be sure to choose those that are not too time consuming. I encourage you all to communicate with others globally about your ideas to increase your chances for success (as if you were actually submitting the application).

Examples of Grant websites

http://www.srainternational.org/sra03/grantsweb/index.cfm

http://www.teachersnetwork.org/Grants/grants_technology.htm

Student Instructions:

Complete the grant application and a budget. Describe the equipment and provide a rationale for why you want to purchase the items based on the NCSCOS standards and the NETS-T.

Grading Rubric

Criteria	Points earned
Specify grade level/subject area (1 point)
Complete grant application thoroughly, neatly, and accurately (2 points)
Detailed Budget Narrative. Description of the technology to be purchased and rationale. Demonstrate critical thinking by incorporating knowledge about computer hardware and software (max. 2 points)
Use of monetary resources on technology (hardware, software, peripherals) and materials to facilitate teaching and learning in the classroom (max. 3 points)
Alignment with NETS-T and NC Standard Course of Study Standards (max. 2 points)
Total Points	/10