In 2010-2011, Fairmont received over $5000 from the Ed Fund. In Spring 2011, there was a workshop that introduced parents to other funding sources such as Donor's Choose. And in 2011-2012, Fairmont garnered more Ed Fund grants than any other elementary school in the District.
Grant writing is a great way to raise funds for our school, for a grade, or for a classroom. If you're interested in writing a grant for Fairmont school grant writing team, contact the Fairmont PTA.
Please visit the EdFund web site for more details about our grants program and other grants opportunities.
Helpful Documents:
Chart for laying out sample grant project
Power Point on How to Be Successful with Grants
Successful Fairmont Grants
Lawrence Hall of Science “Build It” Festival
Bringing The Velveteen Rabbit to Life
The Ed. Fund Grant Writing Presentation
You can find out how to interact with the Ed Fund by going to an Ed Talk. The next ed talk before the grant deadline is September 9 @ 7:00pm. You can find out about:
- Finding Grant Opportunities
- Identifying Appropriate Grant Opportunities
- How to Develop a Grant Writing Team
- Tracking Grant Applications
- How to Write a Grant
- Donors Choose
- What is it?
- How can I help my school’s teachers apply for grants?
- Mira Vista success stories
