Q. How can I learn more about grant writing? A. Grant writing workshops are regularly offered through the district's Teaching and Learning Academy Professional Development Catalog.  Information is also available at the Grant Link website:  The Grant Link Newsletter Q. Where can I learn about grant opportunities? A. Grant opportunities are posted on the Grant Link website (see above for address). Q. I've found an interesting grant opportunity.  How do I apply? A. Interested teachers, schools, or departments are responsible for applying for grants.  In addition to following the funding guidelines prescribed by the grantor, applicants are responsible for complying with the MCS Grant Protocol (available in this document and on the Grant Link website), completing the grant application, and submitting the application to the funding source.  You will need to complete a Grant Proposal Brief and submit it to the Grants Office as described in the Grant Protocol. Q. I've completed a draft of my grant application.  Is there someone who can review it and give me feedback? A. Applicants may submit a draft (including budget and budget narrative) of their proposal to the Grants Office for review, comments and suggestions during the development process.  Reviews will be conducted as staff schedules permit. Q. We are planning to use an outside consultant to evaluate our grant.  What should we do to get started? A. If an outside evaluator is evaluating the grant project, the evaluation plan must be approved by the Office of Research and Evaluation prior to the submission of the Proposal Brief to ensure compliance with all laws and policies relating to research, student confidentiality and privacy.  In many cases, the Office of Research and Evaluation will need to provide data and other services to the outside evaluator and will need to be included in the grant budget. Q. I was awarded a grant to buy a computer for my classroom last year.  This year I am moving to a new school.  May I take the computer with me? A. As a general rule, equipment and supplies purchased with grant funds belong to the school, not the individual who wrote and submitted the grant.  Equipment purchased with a Rotary Grant follows the teacher. Q. My grant requires proof of non-profit status, and MCS' Tax ID and DUNS numbers.  Where can I get this information? A. Your school office should have a letter from Internal Audits verifying our non-profit status.  If not, contact the Grants Office.  MCS' Tax ID number is 62-6000360 and our DUNS number is 083263558. Q. An outside organization (local college, non-profit, etc.) has contacted our school and asked us to collaborate with them in a grant project.  They will handle the money and provide services to our students and teachers.  Do I need to complete a brief? A. Yes.  This is considered a Partnership Grant and a Grant Proposal Brief is required.  In addition, the grant concept needs to be presented to the Executive Leadership Team before any commitment is made.  Anytime a teacher, principal, or other staff person makes a commitment on behalf of MCS to participate in a grant project, approval is needed by the Executive Leadership Team and a Brief must be submitted.  Q. The grant Annual Report Form requires measurable objectives.  What does this mean? A. Measurable objectives feature outcomes that can be quantified.  Most funders require measurable objectives.  These should be developed before program implementation and should guide your program activities.  Good objectives are SMART:  Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-focused, and Timely.