The Office of Grant Development on behalf of The School District of Philadelphia provides specific services:
Communication and Collaboration Linkages
We are your communication link within the District and among partners when working on a collaborative grant opportunity. Communication is necessary to inform the School Reform Commission (SRC), the Superintendent and/or all other appropriate District leaders about large proposals and their implications for the District and to coordinate appropriate channels of approvals. Communication and collaboration increase possibilities for partnerships and guard against unnecessary duplication of programs.
Grant Writing/Technical Assistance
OGD’s grant writers work with District staff to produce well-written and complete grant applications. Technical assistance is provided to schools and departments to find appropriate sources for funding; communicating with funders to improve chances of getting funded; reviewing, editing and submitting proposals; compiling necessary demographic information; obtaining authorized signatures; help in budget creation with the Office of Grant Fiscal Services and; ensuring development of evaluation plans in conjunction with the Office of Research and Evaluation.
Grants Newsletter
The newsletter is comprised of well-researched small grant opportunities for which Philadelphia teachers and schools are eligible to apply. Generally, grant opportunities listed are for programs that benefit the classroom, including but not limited to: teacher professional development, STEM-related programs including school gardens, art/music programs, field trips and afterschool activities.
Grant opportunities for 501(3)c non-profit community groups are also listed, as some schools have their Home and School Association and “Friends of” groups apply for these funds.
Whichever grant opportunity, you are applying for, we encourage you to reach out to OGD for advice, editorial and budget support, and/or other technical assistance.
Guide to Fundraising and Grantwriting for Schools. Offers advice to secure funding for your school's needs and how and when to work with Central Office departments. Also, includes chapters on greening your school.
Professional Development
Workshops are available upon request for teachers and administrators with little or no experience in grant writing.
Communication and Collaboration Linkages
We are your communication link within the District and among partners when working on a collaborative grant opportunity. Communication is necessary to inform the School Reform Commission (SRC), the Superintendent and/or all other appropriate District leaders about large proposals and their implications for the District and to coordinate appropriate channels of approvals. Communication and collaboration increase possibilities for partnerships and guard against unnecessary duplication of programs.
Grant Writing/Technical Assistance
OGD’s grant writers work with District staff to produce well-written and complete grant applications. Technical assistance is provided to schools and departments to find appropriate sources for funding; communicating with funders to improve chances of getting funded; reviewing, editing and submitting proposals; compiling necessary demographic information; obtaining authorized signatures; help in budget creation with the Office of Grant Fiscal Services and; ensuring development of evaluation plans in conjunction with the Office of Research and Evaluation.
Grants Newsletter
The newsletter is comprised of well-researched small grant opportunities for which Philadelphia teachers and schools are eligible to apply. Generally, grant opportunities listed are for programs that benefit the classroom, including but not limited to: teacher professional development, STEM-related programs including school gardens, art/music programs, field trips and afterschool activities.
Grant opportunities for 501(3)c non-profit community groups are also listed, as some schools have their Home and School Association and “Friends of” groups apply for these funds.
Whichever grant opportunity, you are applying for, we encourage you to reach out to OGD for advice, editorial and budget support, and/or other technical assistance.
Guide to Fundraising and Grantwriting for Schools. Offers advice to secure funding for your school's needs and how and when to work with Central Office departments. Also, includes chapters on greening your school.
Professional Development
Workshops are available upon request for teachers and administrators with little or no experience in grant writing.