Q. Where can I find grant opportunities?

A. The Grant Department publishes Grants Online (GO), a monthly newsletter detailing potential grant opportunities available to PreK-12 teachers.
Also, check out the Resource Links from the Grant Department Homepage.

Q. How can I learn more about writing grants?

A. Grant writing seminars are offered at the beginning of each year during Putnam’s START UP professional development day. Individualized seminars and grant-writing workshops can be scheduled throughout the year by contacting the Grant Office.

Q. How do I apply for a grant?

A. Fill out a Grant Proposal Summary (GPS) and submit to the Grant Office. You will receive approval to proceed from the Director of Schools. Your proposal will then be submitted to the Board of Education for approval at their monthly meeting.

Q. I have completed my grant application. Is there someone who can review it?
A. Applicants may submit a draft of their proposal to the Grant Office for review prior to submission. It is also helpful to ask a colleague who is not familiar with your project to read and offer constructive comments.

Q. What is proof of non-profit status, and Putnam County’s Tax ID and DUNS numbers. What is this and where can I get this information?
A. Contact the Grant Office for Putnam’s Tax ID and DUNS numbers. Your school secretary should have a letter from Internal Audits verifying non-profit status.