Funding
This page summarizes the most popular ways that school districts pay for Generation YES programs.
If you have questions about any of them, please contact us for more details. We have many examples of successful grant narratives that we can share.
Grants
Generation YES has worked with districts and schools to include our programs in their proposals to support the goals of the grant. Many funders want to know what support mechanisms will be in place for teachers and students. What better way than student technology leaders providing this support? Generation YES online resources provide reports and other real time data for project evaluators.
Check out examples of projects funded by grants as well as research results that can be included in grant proposals. We can also provide successful sample proposals that include Generation YES programs.
Please contact Generation YES if you want help with your proposal.
Title 1, Part A and Title V, Part A
Generation YES Programs can be funded with Title 1 funds. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) provides significant new funding for programs under Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA). Title V, Part A: Innovative Programs in Education is a funding opportunity as well- Generation YES Programs are innovative models that support school reform efforts that focus on student-centered, project-based learning.
Parent - Teacher Organizations
These school-based organizations often fund Generation YES programs.
Other funding sources
Funding Generation YES programs can come from district funds such as textbooks, technology levy, library/media, career and technical education (CTE), STEM, 1:1 initiatives, etc. Local service clubs are also a source of potential funding (e.g., Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs).
Please feel free to contact Generation YES about your funding needs. We will be happy to assist you with your funding plans and applications.
Other 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.
Grant Wrangler - Find Funding Fast for K-12 Schools
This website offers an easy search engine and notification by email of grants for K-12 schools, with many technology grants listed.
10 Great Ways to Get a Grant
Written for K-12 educators, this article has information about grant opportunities and tips on grant writing.
Foundation Center
Foundations can be a good source of non-governmental grants.
National Education Association Grants
Grant opportunities, contests, and grant writing tips specifically for K-12 technology programs.
Generation YES Programs are Cost Effective
In addition to providing students with a powerful learning and leading tool, Generation YES programs are extremely cost effective. With new technology and academic requirements continually coming into schools, teachers and other staff need additional support for successful implementation. Hiring adults to provide this support (even if they are available) can be costly in today's financial climate. Generation YES STLs can provide quality support at a small fraction of what is typical.
For example, 20 STLs providing 30 minutes of support each school day is equivalent to the work of 1.5 adult employees would do in a year. Typical salary and benefits for an educator or IT staffer would be $45,000 per year. A lifetime GenYES school license normally costs $4,000.