Get to Know 440: Office of Grant Development

The Office of Grant Development (OGD) supports schools and administrative offices in securing available resources for enriching educational opportunities for students in line with the District's guiding document, Action Plan v3.0. The OGD website provides advice and resources to school community members including teachers, principals, parents/family members, and non-profit organizations who support their local Philadelphia public schools.

The most notable resources for school communities are:

Grant Newsletter: A monthly list, published during the school year, of well-researched grant opportunities specifically for schools and nonprofits.

The Guide to Fundraising and Grantwriting for Schools: Provides helpful advice to secure funding for your school's needs and how and when to work with Central Office departments. Also, includes chapters on greening your school.

OGD’S Website: Please check out the Office of Grant Development’s website for these resources and more: http://sdpgrants.weebly.com/