Funding

Finding funds for your Generation YES program can be challenging. However, there are many sources for funds, from state and federal sources, to private grants and programs.

No Child Left Behind
Grant Sources
Planning for a Sustainable Program

No Child Left Behind

Grantwriters: Look Here!

NEW: Information you need to put Generation YES programs in your grant application all on one page.

The 2001 reorganization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) is widely known as "No Child Left Behind". There are several changes of interest to schools interested in implementing a Generation YES program.

Generation YES programs are well-qualified for these funds:

  • Title IID - Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) is a combination of the funds previously distributed through technology challenge grants.
  • Title VA - Innovative Educational programs.

More information

Please feel free to contact Generation YES about your funding needs. We will be happy to assist you with your funding plans and applications. We have material that you can use in your grant application.

Click here to read a special page for No Child Left Behind and Generation YES programs.

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Grant and Funding Sources

Looking for funding to help get a Generation YES program started? There are many sources for grant information on the Internet. Your state department of education will have information on available grants. Other helpful sites are listed here:

US Department of Education Grants
The US Department of Education grants and information page.

SchoolGrants.org
Targeted at K-12 educators, this web site has information about grant opportunities and tips on grant writing.

10 Great Ways to Get a Grant
Written for K-12 educators, this article has information about grant opportunities and tips on grant writing.

SRA's GrantsWeb
The Society of Research Administrators publishes this extensive list of links for locating federal and foundation money.

Foundation Center
Foundations can be a good source of non-governmental grants.

Technology and Learning Magazine
Grant opportunities, contests, and grant writing tips specifically for K-12 technology programs.

Planning for a Sustainable Program

Generation YES programs are designed to be self- sustaining after the program passes the start-up phase. For an example of how programs get to this stage, see the press release about the statewide implementations of Gen Y in Kansas and Alabama.

Key Factors to Ensure Self-Sustainability

  • long-term commitment to program
  • multiple classes and trained teachers in local area
  • strong administrative support
  • understanding of key support ingredients and ability to service those needs locally (training, etc.)
  • technology system that is supportive of student involvement

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