Do you pursue grants for your science class?

Teachers are experts at stretching thin budgets and many--if not most--try to supplement their school budgets through grants. Whether for classroom supplies, equipment or special events, educators are turning to grants from businesses, foundations, individuals, and crowdfunding programs to offer their students the best learning opportunities they can. Share your grant experience in this NSTA Reports poll.

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Did you receive any professional development on writing grants?

Yes

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What type? (Select all that apply.)

Informal/mentor

Online workshop/seminar

In-person through school/employer

In-person through professional organization

Other (please specify)

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How often do you apply for grants?

Monthly

At least once a quarter

Twice a year

Once a year

Hardly ever

Never

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What type of grants do you apply for? (Select all that apply.)

Local

Regional

National

Other (please specify)

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What type of grant sources have applied for?

Business or industry

Non-profit groups

Crowdfunding platforms (such as Kickstarter)

Online charities (such as DonorsChoose.org)

Other (please specify)

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How often are your grant applications funded?

Most of my applications are funded

About half of the time

Less than half receive funding

Not yet, but I'm still trying

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What do you seek funding for? (Select all that apply.)

Consumable classroom supplies

Classroom equipment

Science competition teams (entry fees, travel costs, etc.)

Field trips and other activities

Professional development

Other (please specify)

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How do you find grants to apply for? (Select all that apply.)

NSTA Reports’ Grab Bag

Word of mouth

Professional websites

Web searches

Other (please specify)

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Did you receive any professional development on writing grants?

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What type? (Select all that apply.)

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How often do you apply for grants?

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What type of grants do you apply for? (Select all that apply.)

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What type of grant sources have applied for?

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How often are your grant applications funded?

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What do you seek funding for? (Select all that apply.)

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How do you find grants to apply for? (Select all that apply.)

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What is your biggest deterrent to applying for more grant funding?