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Al- rahmah School Board Of Education grants committee. Mid year report : December 2012. ARS BOE Grants Committee. Members. Contact Us. Sr. Zoobia Chaudhry ( Chair ) Sr. Somaya Khan Br. Syed Abid Hussain. [email protected]. Purpose. Assess the needs of the School - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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AL-RAHMAH SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION
GRANTS COMMITTEEMid year report : December 2012
BOE ARS Grants Committee
ARS BOE Grants Committee
Sr. Zoobia Chaudhry (Chair)
Sr. Somaya KhanBr. Syed Abid Hussain
[email protected] Contact Us..
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BOE ARS Grants Committee
Purpose Assess the needs of the School Program planning and grant planning Introduce innovative programs to the
School Provide support to the teachers and
students
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Search for the Grants Writing Company
3 Companies were identified who are known to work with faith based organizations
All were contacted, only one responded PJ [email protected] 410-963-8125 Beth Harbinson - bsharbinson@
earthlink.net Empower Consulting group
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Empower Consulting Grant & Fund Development Activities: Identifying Funding Opportunities and
Priorities Conducting Prospect Research Developing Programs and Strategies for
Support Preparing Letters of Intent and Grant
Applications Grant-writing and/or Pre-submission
Reviews of Grants 12/2/12
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Cost and Conditions of Contract Reduced rate of $50/hour for nonprofits
with a current operating budget of less than $500,000.
ECG will not accept commissions on grants.
ECG charges an upfront and nonrefundable fee of $500.
ECG does not make any guarantees that a favorable funding response will be received
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Decision : No for now…. Reasons for not pursuing
Fewer grants available for the faith based non-profits
Upfront and total cost May be not worth investing money with
current financial constrains and other preferences
May be a possibility in future
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Where are we right now….
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Currently Participating In...
Title I - provides tutors for remedial reading and math instruction
Title II - provides funding for professional development
State Textbook Program - provides funding for the purchase of textbook and other learning materials
State and/or Federal grants These programs are administered
through the Baltimore County Public School System
No direct transfer of monetary funds.
Depend on the student population
Percentage of students qualifying for the Free and Reduced Breakfast and Lunch Program.
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Grant applied with close collaboration with Sr. Lisette Abdiruhman (High School Faculty) to support her idea of Literary Club
$3,000 awarded to teachers who inspire students to write By The College Board Applied on November 21st, 2012 Winners will be announced in January 2013, Awards will be presented at each College Board regional
forum
2013 Bob Costas Grants for the Teaching of Writing
Grant Applied
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Grants Being Considered…
The standard Charitable Foundation After school, at risk, general education, Literacy
Berkshire Bank Foundation College readiness, ESL, gifted and talented, volunteerism
Special project grant General Education
General capital grants Facility renovations, install or upgrade computer
software or hardware
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We are lacking the innovation to qualify for larger grants!
For example:American Honda Foundation $20,000 to $75,000
Youth education, specifically in the areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, the environment, job
training and literacy
Our Concern…
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Plan For 2013…
More aggressive search Work closely with school
staff to determine priorities..
Collaborate with PTSA for innovative ideas
Focus on education development
Build motivation within the ARS and ISB community
Spread the word Encourage volunteers Consider hiring grant
writing interns for administration and teacher assistance
Our Commitment!! Your Contribution!!
12/2/12
……. JAZAK ALLAH KHAIR
Al-Rahmah Grants Committee