CLASS RACER FORUM - View Single Post - Writing a grant to buy a Stocker for our HS

stocker4046 · 12-14-2011, 01:41 AM

In 2003, working with a local high school auto tech course and seeveral dealerships, we (racers, not educators) used a different approach and formed a 501(c)(3)organization "Baton Rouge SMART Program". Donation of equipment, parts and money were obtained as tax deductions. The H.S. students then starting building a race car from a recovery yard provided car. Racers/dealerships provided technical, as well as business, speakers/help. Race cars were used by other teachers in reading, science, math and physics classes, as well as serving as mentors in these subjects. The dealerships were able to hire graduates. After the first year the school board asked that the group work in two other schools. Only the original school construced a car and the teacher drove the car.

NHRA-U. S. Army youth services films/hand outs were used, coupled with trips to local and national races.

Fund were also made available for non automotive school activities/tips and scholarships.

If you are not aware, check with the library to see if they have purchased one of the web search program that not only identifies foundations but the names of board members. Federal key word search "cfda.gov".

12-14-2011, 01:41 AM	#18
stocker4046 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Baker, Louisiana Posts: 47 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Writing a grant to buy a Stocker for our HS In 2003, working with a local high school auto tech course and seeveral dealerships, we (racers, not educators) used a different approach and formed a 501(c)(3)organization "Baton Rouge SMART Program". Donation of equipment, parts and money were obtained as tax deductions. The H.S. students then starting building a race car from a recovery yard provided car. Racers/dealerships provided technical, as well as business, speakers/help. Race cars were used by other teachers in reading, science, math and physics classes, as well as serving as mentors in these subjects. The dealerships were able to hire graduates. After the first year the school board asked that the group work in two other schools. Only the original school construced a car and the teacher drove the car. NHRA-U. S. Army youth services films/hand outs were used, coupled with trips to local and national races. Fund were also made available for non automotive school activities/tips and scholarships. If you are not aware, check with the library to see if they have purchased one of the web search program that not only identifies foundations but the names of board members. Federal key word search "cfda.gov".