Grant Template for Educators

The template simplifies grant narrative writing for educators by providing a flexible example of what a grant narrative could look like. Copy it, change it, and use it however best suits your needs!

[Project Name] is an education initiative developed to address [specific need, such as lack of access to musical instruments, lack of culturally relevant curriculum, or clear gap in material access] in [school name or community]. This project focuses on supporting [grade level or subject] by providing [three predicted outcomes of project, such as new curriculum, increased inventory, or a new community partnership].

The idea for this project emerged from [anecdote or statistic you observed], and since then, I have worked to [list related accomplishments]. In collaboration with [list colleagues, students, families, or community organizations], I have developed a clear plan for delivering [specific aspect of your project]. This goal aligns with [specific state standards, vertical curriculum, and district goals].

I teach [subject and grade level] at [school name], where [brief description of the student population, such as number of students with free or reduced lunch]. Our students are curious and incredibly capable, but are often limited by [describe specific aspect of the gap your project will fill]. This project is designed to bridge that gap by providing [curriculum, resources or experiences provided by project that you have yet to mention].

Each aspect of this project is intentionally designed to empower [target audience]. For example, [describe a key activity in project for target audience]. These activities not only meet [vertical curriculum], but also foster critical thinking and collaboration. I plan to share these outcomes through [school exhibition, performance, community event, classroom blog, presentation at a conference], ensuring the rest of the school, parents, and administrators can learn from this project and continue making progress towards [fixing specific need].

To make this possible, I am requesting [$ amount] to fund [brief summary of major expenses]. This includes [$ amount] for [materials or equipment] and [$ amount] for [other cost] based on [source of quotes]. If funded, the grant will directly benefit [number] students this year and serve as a model for future implementation across [school, grade level, or district] under the supervision of me and [outside collaborator you mentioned above].

Thank you for considering this proposal to support [Project Name]. As an educator committed to [value of grantor's organization], I believe that every student deserves access to [specific need mentioned already]. Your support will help make this a reality for [target audience].