Office of Grant Development
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The Office of Grant Development coordinates the district's grant application process and philanthropic outreach aligned with the district's Strategic Plan.
The Grant Champions program is designed to build the capacity of local schools to develop competitive grant proposals by providing professional development, grant resources, and consultative support. Grant Champions serve as the school liaisons with the Office of Grant Development. Follow us on Twitter @FCSGrantChamps and review the monthly Grant Alerts for current funding opportunities!
NOTE: FCS staff members can access monthly grant alerts, a curated list of educational funding opportunities, on the employee portal.
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The Grant Approval Process
1. Where Do I Begin?
- Form a grant committee
- Understand your school's strategic initiatives
- Discuss funding needs with your school leadership team
- Identify resource gaps
2. Consider Local Resources
- Identify where parents work
- Research local businesses
- Explore funding opportunities with local nonprofits
- Identify local service organizations
- Compile a list of teachers' professional organizations
3. Complete the Online Grant Approval Form
4. Once approved and your narritive is finalized, submit your grant to the Funder.
And the Grant Award Goes to...
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Charter Schools State Facilities Grant
Date Awarded: 9/13/2018
Department/School: Amana Academy
Funder: Georgia Department of Education
Amount Awarded: $100,000.00Discover, Design, Develop (D3)
Date Awarded: 7/1/2018
Department/School: Feldwood ES
Funder: Governor's Office of Student Achievement
Amount Awarded: $8,000.00Georgia Shape School Physical Activity and Nutrition Grant Program
Date Awarded: 9/18/2018
Department/School: Hapeville ES
Funder: Georgia Department of Public Health
Amount Awarded: $4,000.00Small Arts Project
Date Awarded: 9/28/2018
Department/School: Langston Hughes HS
Funder: Fulton County Arts Council
Amount Awarded: $1,250.00Discover, Design, Develop (D3)
Date Awarded: 7/1/2018
Department/School: McNair MS
Funder: Governor's Office of Student Achievement
Amount Awarded: $8,000.00McKinney Vento
Date Awarded: 7/1/2018
Department/School: Program for the Education of Children & Youth in Transition
Funder: Georgia Department of Education
Amount Awarded: $74,321.00Engineering Adventures
Date Awarded: 7/1/2018
Department/School: Ridgeview Charter MS
Funder: Couchman Noble Foundation
Amount Awarded: $7,560.00Charter Schools State Facilities Grant
Date Awarded: 9/13/2018
Department/School: Rise Prep
Funder: Georgia Department of Education
Amount Awarded: $99,521.00Read180
Date Awarded: 7/21/2018
Department/School: Sandy Springs MS
Funder: Couchman Noble Foundation
Amount Awarded: $22,197.00Engage & Motivate: Arts‐Integrated Residencies supporting student achievement and creativity
Date Awarded: 7/2/2018
Department/School: Teaching Museum
Funder: Georgia Council for the Arts
Amount Awarded: $5,000.00Charter Schools State Facilities Grant
Date Awarded: 9/13/2018
Department/School: The Main Street Academy
Funder: Georgia Department of Education
Amount Awarded: $100,000.00Georgia Shape School Physical Activity and Nutrition Grant Program
Date Awarded: 9/18/2018
Department/School: Webb Bridge MS
Funder: Georgia Department of Public Health
Amount Awarded: $2,000.00Discover, Design, Develop (D3)
Date Awarded: 7/1/2018
Department/School: Woodland MS
Funder: Governor's Office of Student Achievement
Amount Awarded: $8,000.00
Contact Us
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Office of Grant Development
6201 Powers Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: 470-254-4573
grantdevelopment@fultonschools.orgAshley Garrison
EmailKelly Hopkins
EmailReady to apply for a Grant?
Complete the form below and attach your narrative and budget. Once your Principal signs, email it to GrantDevelopment@fultonschools.orgUpcoming Grant Workshops focused on literacy grants:
Grant Champions Workshop North: Tuesday, February 19th from 9am-11:30am at North Learning Center 450 Northridge Parkway, Sandy Springs
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Grant Champions Workshop South: Wednesday, February 20th from 9am-11:30am at South Learning Center 4025 Flat Shoals Road Union City, GA