Anna Vill — May 13, 2025
A Teacher's Guide to Grant Writing for NumWorks Calculators
Bringing new technology into your classroom can be challenging, but getting funding doesn’t have to be!
If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to use NumWorks in my classroom, but how would I pay for it?” you’re not alone. With the right resources, securing funding becomes much simpler.
This guide gives you the tools to locate open grant opportunities and craft your proposal to purchase NumWorks calculators!
Why apply for grants?
Grants provide funding or other resources to help you accomplish big goals within your school. Through grants, you can earn funds for classroom technology, professional development, and more.
Writing a grant application can be daunting at first, but applying is worth it! While it takes time to craft an effective grant, you don’t need to be a professional to do it. Teachers just like you have even secured grants to purchase NumWorks calculators!
Resources from NumWorks
Crafting a strong proposal for NumWorks calculators means aligning your request with a funder’s priorities. To help, we’ve created a set of resources designed to help you support your case:
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Grant Resources page
Access tips for writing educational grant applications and browse open funding opportunities. -
Justification Toolkit
A toolkit of resources, from testimonials to benefits worksheets, to enhance the impact of your proposal. -
Offers and Discounts
Unlock exclusive discounts and get an instant quote to estimate the cost of your project.
How to Get Started
1. Locate funding
The first step to securing funding is locating it! Use the following databases to begin exploring open grant opportunities:
Also, check with your school or district office. Sometimes they become aware of grants but are unsure what to ask for.
2. Craft your proposal
Crafting an effective grant proposal is key to unlocking funding. However, writing a grant proposal does not need to be intimidating. With the right resources, you’ll be on your way to writing an effective proposal!
Explore our Grant Resources page to get started and reference our Justification Toolkit to find materials like testimonials and benefits worksheets to support your proposal.
3. Ask for help
Our team is happy to help answer your questions as you prepare your proposal. Simply email us at contact@numworks.com!
Final Thoughts
Securing grants for NumWorks calculators can be a smooth process with the right tools. Use the resources above to perfect your grant writing skills and craft a compelling proposal to outfit your classroom with NumWorks calculators!
We’ll be sharing exclusive information about grants with members of our community ahead of the 2025–2026 school year. Subscribe to the NumLetter by creating a free NumWorks account to stay up-to-date on open opportunities!
Have you secured funding for NumWorks calculators through grants? Contact us to share your success story!
Anna Vill — Marketing Operations Manager
Anna Vill is our Marketing Operations Manager for the United States. Anna grew up in Florida and graduated from Florida State University. If you've entered one of our giveaways or laughed at one of our reels, then you are already familiar with Anna's work. She is not only your go-to-girl for questions about the NumWorks calculator, but she can also give you pop culture history lessons, TikTok ideas, and tips from escaping an alligator!
