ROOTS : the basics of grant writing : an honors thesis (HONRS 499)

Abstract

With the fast-paced rise in budget cuts within today's schools, teachers are forced to ask themselves this question: Do I continue teaching without those materials or buy them on my own? It appears that grant money is really the only way most teachers can afford new and useful supplies for their classrooms. Of course, another option is to spend a portion of the paycheck on classroom supplies, and I am sure that many would prefer to do so rather than learn how to apply for a grant. However, I hope that my research and grant writing guidelines, starting points, and examples can become beneficial to those who do decide to save money and apply for a grant.