Identifying Funding Sources
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View our recommended products at www.TeachingStrategies.com/expansion. The majority of funding available for early childhood education comes through the federal government, state governments, or private foundations or corporations. Teaching Strategies has compiled some information to assist you as you begin your search for funding. Take a look! Federal Funding Funding from the federal government is provided in two ways: through the use of formula grants, which are non-competitive awards based on a predetermined formula, and discretionary grants, which are competitive awards in which the Department of Education chooses which applicants are funded. Examples of federal formula grants include:
An example of a federal discretionary grant includes:
In order to receive a discretionary grant, schools must respond to a federal Request for Proposals (RFP) and submit an application package detailing their program/project and how the funding will be utilized. To search for open federal grant competitions, use the links below:
Private Funding Private foundations and corporations often issue RFPs for open-grant competitions. Many of these organizations often have a particular interest in early childhood and early learning programs. To search for open grant competitions through private foundations or corporations, visit:
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