As your Charter school prepares your grant project plans, multiple grants/partnership opportunities may exist to cluster together to meet the school goal. Ensuring you are aware of each grant's approved use of funds will help you determine which grants to pursue and how to allocate funding resources best. A sample project plan is referenced below that utilized a university partnership, a Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation grant, and a private sector American Academy of Dermatology grant opportunities to help accomplish the school goal of establishing an outdoor learning classroom and playground expansion. Sample Grant Project Plan: Outdoor Learning Classroom and Playground Project Item Design of Outdoor Playground Expansion Outdoor Learning Classroom Pavilion Play Structure/ Shade Structure Funding Source Joint Partnership with Utah State University Design Landscape Graduate Capstone Project http://www.usu.edu/cel/cbi/index Outdoor Recreation Grant https://www.ulct.org/memberservices/policy-resources/ grant-opportunities Play Structure Expansion (Grant TBD or School Fundraising Project) Shade Structure https://www.aad.org/public/publichealth/shade-structure-grants Timeline Five Months/School Semester Award Date 18 Months to Complete 90 Days After Award Grant/partnership opportunities are vast and can be multifaceted. Taking the time to establish your school’s short-term and longterm goals — that align with the Charter’s mission and vision — will help focus your efforts. Wishing you the best as you embark on new opportunities to support your Charter school’s success! Laura Banda is a former charter school director, current UAPCS Mentor, and owner of Rise Education Consultants. She can be reached at (661) 433-9454. 9
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