Grants Initiatives

Mission  

The mission of the Richland Two Grants Initiatives Office is to assist teachers and administrators in locating and facilitating a coordinated effort in the submission of grants from both public and private sources to maximize the district’s resources.  

Goals

• Secure additional funding for educational programs within the district.
• Provide greater coordination of grant activities within the district for a focused, efficient and professional approach to all grant-seeking endeavors.
• Increase the district’s capacity for funding by building collaborative relationships and partnerships among community-based organizations.
• Support innovative classroom activities that are funded through competitive grant initiatives. 

Services

• Provide district-wide grant development training and technical assistance.
• Advise educators in preparing proposals and in the proposal writing process.
• Conduct grant source searches for educators.
• If your organization would like to partner with Richland School District Two on a specific grant proposal, please download this Grant Partnership Request Form. 

Dr. Arlene Bakutes
Director of Grants Initiatives
abakutes@richland2.org
803.738.3316