Our Centers for Ethics:
Grants and funding
Fund your CHARACTER COUNTS! program
Learn how to raise money for your activities
Would you like money to fund your CC! program? CC! has obvious appeal for grant makers, but you may be uncertain about which ones to approach.
Many schools fund their program through department of education funding under Titles I and II for professional development, or Title IV Safe and Drug Free Schools. You may also consider approaching a private organization, and check to see if the legislature in your state has allocated funds for character education.
The links below provide information on these resources. , as well as learn about the grant-writing process and how other groups have successfully applied for grants.
Resources for grant-seekers
- Grant opportunities — Includes U.S. Department of Education programs and other grants that you can use to fund CC!
- Grant writing resources — Links to tutorials and tips on all aspects of grant-seeking.
- State-mandated funding — Has your state committed funds to support character education? Find out here.
- Finding the right grant maker — This article helps you streamline the research process. (From the CC! Implementation Toolkit.)
- The letter of inquiry — This article guides you through the crucial first stage of the proposal process. (From the CC! Implementation Toolkit.)
- Five rules for successful proposals — Once you find the groups offering grants to projects in your field, tips for writing a proposal to get your money. (From the CC! Implementation Toolkit.)
- One grant seeker's success story — Learn from this group's experience applying for a grant to fund its CC! program. (From the CHARACTER COUNTS! Chronicle.)
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