Funding resources for schools

Did you know that nearly half of the funds most customers use already exist within their district? These include:

• Formula funding allocations
• Library budgets
• Technology funds
• District foundations
• Parent organizations

The best strategy for accessing these funds is to include the costs of your Renaissance programs when administrators prepare yearly budgets. If a formal proposal to an administrator is required, we can help.

Foundation or corporate support for education is often focused on specific areas of interest, such as literacy, STEM, elementary education, or secondary education.

Foundations may award grants nationwide, within a specific state, or only in designated regions or communities. Corporations usually offer grants in locations in which their employees or customers live or work.

While foundations and corporations can be a significant source of funds, writing an effective proposal can be a challenge. We can provide you tips and guidance on how best to approach the funder.

The U.S. Department of Education allocates formula funding directly to state education agencies or school districts. Renaissance's research-proven teaching, learning, and assessment tools align with the requirements of these sources.

To learn how Renaissance solutions meet the requirements of these funding sources, contact us.

Grants are highly competitive and require compelling data to support the need, precise plans for your program, and rigorous attention to detail. But receiving a grant can feel like hitting the jackpot! Your funding commitment is often multi-year, and the dollar amounts are usually substantial.

Competitive grant programs include:

• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Innovative Approaches to Literacy
• Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant

The application process is demanding and requires a great deal of detailed information. If you are planning to apply for a grant, we can guide you through the process and suggest how to submit the most competitive application possible.

Did you know that you can use various funding sources to support programs that help students avoid summer learning loss? Tap into existing funds or secure new funding from sources such as foundations and corporations. Download our funding resource document to learn more.

Looking for the right summer reading product? Check out our Summer Reading Resources.

The number of states providing funding for pre-K as well as the amount of money they are contributing has increased significantly in the past few years.

At the federal level, Head Start and the Child Care and Development Fund have seen recent increases, while additional sources such as Preschool Development Grants and Comprehensive Literacy State Development grants are providing new funding opportunities.

Other programs serving pre-K children are addressed in ESSA (Titles I, II, III, and 21st Century Community Learning Centers) and by the Individuals with Disabilities Act.

Contact us to learn how you can use state or federal funding to bring Renaissance solutions to your program for young children.