Some states assign an internal advocate for small schools within the state department of education. This person is responsible for streamlining the proposal application process. Each slate of successful awards is then analyzed to determine whether small schools have a fair share of the state's resources. Small schools within a state, within a region, or from across the nation can develop grant proposals collaboratively and share intelligence about the grant awards process by taking turns evaluating grants. When staff and community members volunteer to evaluate grants, the insights they gain can be shared with other potential small school applicants.
Foundations are a final source of additional funds.
Every nonprofit foundation is established with a specific mission. Foundations welcome letters of inquiry. A simple description of the school's community and student body as well as the size, scope, and nature of the request will tell the foundation whether there is a good match between its program and the school's needs. Information about foundations, including descriptions and contact information, is available through libraries. References Foundation Center.