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Federal & State Grants —Competitive Funding

illions of dollars are available to schools and districts through competitions. The timing and requirements may differ from state to state, but each targeted program must be based in scientific research and proven to have a positive impact on student achievement. The four categories below are an especially good match to most Great Source products:

21^st Century Community Learning Centers

Comprehensive School Reform

Math & Science Partnerships

Reading First

Striving Readers

Where Do I Start?

	Download the Grant Application. Each grant competition will be announced with the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Application (RFA). These are typically posted on your state website.

	Find out if you’re eligible. Most competitive grants have very specific guidelines for eligibility. Read the RFP to determine if your school or district meets these requirements and to find the application deadline.

	Contact Great Source. We can help you select materials that are the best match to your prospective grant and classroom needs. Grant writing resources are available for many of our products to make the grant writing process easier for you. Contact your Great Source representative for more information.

See also

Formula Funding

Additional Resources

		Houghton Mifflin No Child Left Behind
		No Child Left Behind

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