These grants are quite obviously those funded by the US federal government. Even though grant funding is derived from the same source, quite often it flows through various agencies and arms of the government. Follow the links below for some of the most common sources:
The federal government also offers enacted legislation as sources of income. These include:
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Title I. More than 45,000 public schools across the country use Title I funds to provide opportunities for professional development and learning opportunities designed to help low-achieving children master challenging curriculum and meet state standards in core academic subjects.
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Title II. Also known as Eisenhower Professional Development grants, these are designed to permit staff to attend intensive, high-quality professional development activities.
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Title VI. States must sub-grant at least 85 per cent of funds competitively to school districts to support activities in eight primary areas: (1) technology related to implementing reform; (2) acquisition and use of instructional and educational materials, including library materials and computer software; (3) promising education reform projects such as magnet schools; (4) programs for at-risk children; (5) literacy programs for students and their parents; (6) pro-grams for gifted and talented children; (7) school reform efforts linked to Goals 2000; and (8) school improvement programs or activities authorized under Title I.
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Reading Excellence Act (Part of Title II of ESEA). This competitive grant program adds a reading component in support of out-of-school professional development and family literacy activities--available in 27 states, including the District of Columbia.
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National Writing Project. The mission of the National Writing Project (NWP) is to improve the teaching of writing and improve learning in the nation's schools. Through its professional development model, the National Writing Project recognizes the primary importance of teacher knowledge, expertise, and leadership. Funded through the US Department of Education.
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No Child Left Behind. On January 8, 2002, President Bush signed into law the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. The Act, which embodies his education reform plan sent to Congress on January 23, 2001, is the most sweeping reform of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) since ESEA was enacted in 1965. It is based on four basic principles: stronger accountability for results, increased flexibility and local control, expanded options for parents, and an emphasis on teaching methods that have been proven to work. Funding opportunities and implications are discussed within the document.
The Federal government also provides a central information repository of available grants. The Web site allows anyone to search federal grant listings, download and complete application forms, and apply for grants online. All 26 federal grant-making agencies have information on their grant programs available through the site. Together the agencies award millions of dollars in grants every year. "By putting relevant information in one place," said Tommy G. Thompson, the secretary of health and human services, "we're hoping to level the playing field for organizations less familiar with federal grant programs so that they too can identify and apply for appropriate grants."
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