Grants

Supplemental funding is a critical element of modern school finances, especially during times of reduced budgets at the state level.

Mission

To coordinate and facilitate teacher and department efforts in acquiring grant funding for unmet student needs through the following services:

• Identifying a wide range of potential funding sources
• Ensuring that the district competes effectively for federal, state, local and private funds
• Assisting and encouraging teachers with grant seeking, writing, and submitting of proposals
• Managing and maintaining existing grants
• Cultivating a relationship with funders by meeting funders’ requirements and grant management processes
• Ensuring that all progress and annual reports are submitted on time
• Building partnerships with Alexandria City government and nonprofit organizations to co-apply for grants
• Guiding grant opportunities to programs that are most in need of funding and best fit the funders’ priorities