Partnerships for Student Success in Special Education

Will your partnership team require funding?

Partnership groups are comprised of school staff, parents, and community members from local neighborhoods or organizations. Remember! The resources available to the partners in your school district and community are valuable to building relationships and creating and sustaining partnerships.

Create action plans that are green in nature! Low cost, keep it simple, pot luck from those who attend and using local experts for trainings.

Brainstorm with your team the amount of funds that you would need to support your goals and plan accordingly.
When hiring a facilitator or a presenter, consider writing a small grant to request funds.

Make your school activities successful by starting off slow and easy. Involve as many people as you can to spread the word of the great activities that you are providing for children with disabilities and their families, the schools and the community.

Possible Funding Sources

Visit the webpage of The NH Center for Non-profits and put yourself on the email list. The Center emails informational news and provides a list of upcoming grant opportunities. Your team does not need to become an organization or a non-profit business. Partner with a local non-profit that can be the fiscal agent for the flow of funds. Partner with the Parent Information/NH Connections to write a grant for funds to host an event or to apply for funds for specific goal in your school district. Think out of the box!

New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Lakes Region, Manchester Region, Monadnock Region, Nashua Region, North Country Region
37 Pleasant Street,  Concord, NH 03301, Phone:  (603) 225-6641, Fax:  (603) 225-1700, info@nhcf.org
www.nhcf.org

FY 2009 Discretionary Grant Application Packages
 The following application packages are available for grant competitions that are currently open. Applicants may wish to request an official copy of the package as important information may be scrambled when downloading the electronic version, and so that we may have a record of how to contact you in case there is a change in the competition. Instructions for obtaining a free printed copy are specified in the detailed information below about each open competition.
www.ed.gov/fund/grants-apply.html

The New Hampshire Council on Developmental Disabilities
is dedicated to: Dignity, full rights of citizenship, equal opportunities, and full participation for all New Hampshire citizens with developmental disabilities. The New Hampshire Council on Developmental Disabilities offers small grants to individuals or groups to support disability related activities and initiatives that help achieve the Council's mission of "Dignity, Full Rights of Citizenship, Equal Opportunities, and Full Participation for All New Hampshire Citizens with Developmental Disabilities." The grants are available, subject to available funds
www.nhddc.org/smallgrants.html

Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation
Past projects include outdoor educational environments, education initiatives related to constructions and the trades, clean-up, landscaping or painting projects.
Amount: $5,000 - $25,000
Websites:  www.lowes.com
www.toolboxforeducation.com/faq.html

Wal-Mart Good Works Community Involvement
Wal-Mart's community involvement approach is unique. Associates combine financial and volunteer support to assist organizations in making a positive difference. Local Wal-Mart stores often support local school projects.
Average amount:  $1,000+
Telephone:  800-530-9925
Contact:  Local Good Works Coordinator or Wal-Mart manager
www.walmartfoundation.org

Barnes and Noble Sponsorships and Donations
Barnes & Noble will consider requests for local and regional support with nonprofit organizations that focus on literacy, the arts, or K-12 education.  Organizations interested must submit a promotion plan that includes Barnes and Noble and must be willing to work with a local store.
Website:
www.barnesandnobleinc.com/our_company/sponsorship/sponsorship_local/donations_local.html

Captain Planet Foundation Education Grants
Description: The Foundation supports projects that: 1) Promote understanding of environmental issues; 2) Focus on hands-on involvement; 3) Involve children and
young adults 6-18 (elementary through high school); 4) Promote interaction and cooperation within the group; 5) Help young people develop planning and problem solving skills; 6) Include adult supervision; 7) Commit to follow-up communication with
the Foundation (specific requirements are explained once the grant has been awarded).
Program areas: Community involvement/volunteerism, science/
environmental, social studies, all other
Average amount: $250 to $2,500
www.captainplanetfoundation.org

Do Something
Do Something awards grants of $500 each to ten young people who submit creative proposals for solving local problems.  Members of Do Something's Youth Advisory Council evaluate the proposals and award grants to the most deserving
projects in three areas: community building, health, and the environment.
An applicant must be 25 years old or younger on May 1, to receive a Do Something grant. Applicants also must have a mentor to apply for a grant. A mentor can be a friend, relative, teacher, coach, or anyone 18 years old or older who is willing to help the applicant with his or her project. Applicants may apply for a grant either individually or on behalf of a group or team.
www.dosomething.org/

GoGirlGo! Grant
The Women’s Sport Foundation provides support for girls’ sports activities.  The program will fund sports and activity programs for girls in grades 3 through 8.  Grant winners can use the funds for athletic equipment, supplies, facility rental, league or tournament fees, travel, coaching, and scholarships.
Amount:  $7,500
www.GoGirlGo.com