Funding news & guides
How to write a winning teacher grant
A practical structure for classroom grant proposals that reviewers can say yes to.
How to prepare a school grant budget
What funders expect in a budget, how to itemize costs, and the mistakes that get applications rejected.
A district's guide to federal grants
SAM.gov, Grants.gov, formula vs competitive funding and how to plan your year.
Using funding for professional development
When grants can — and can't — pay for conferences, workshops and memberships.
Planning around recurring grants
Most major K-12 grants return every year. Here's how to get ahead of the next cycle.
A practical guide to STEM and technology grants
What STEM and edtech funders actually look for, and how to frame a fundable project.
Who can apply: understanding school funding eligibility
How to read eligibility rules so you don't waste hours on applications you can't win.
Common grant application mistakes
The avoidable errors that sink otherwise good applications — and how to catch them.
What to do after applying for a grant
The weeks between submission and decision matter more than most applicants think.