Funding WhyTry (and Beyond): How to Strengthen Your Education Grant Proposals
Unlock New Funding Opportunities for Your School
Looking to expand or sustain your programs through grant funding?
You’re not alone. Every school and district is feeling the pressure to do more with less—and grants can be a powerful way to bring lasting support to the programs that matter most.
Join WhyTry’s Jason Johnson and Jeff Lynch from the Tulare County Office of Education for a practical, experience-based discussion on how to write stronger, more competitive grant proposals. Drawing on years of experience identifying, applying for, and managing multiple education grants, they’ll share real-world insights into what works—and what doesn’t—when it comes to securing funding.
You’ll discover how schools and districts are successfully writing WhyTry and other student support programs into local, state, and federal grants, along with practical strategies any educator or grant writer can use to improve their proposals. Learn how to connect your program outcomes to funding priorities, communicate impact in ways that resonate with reviewers, and build sustainable initiatives that last beyond a single grant cycle.
You’ll Learn How To:
- Connect your program goals to the funding priorities reviewers care about
- Communicate your impact through stories and data that stand out
- Build sustainability plans that help your program last beyond a single grant cycle
- Avoid common pitfalls that weaken otherwise strong proposals
This isn’t your typical grant-writing workshop—it’s an energizing, real-world discussion packed with practical examples, clear takeaways, and tools you can use right away.
Who Should Attend
Who Should Attend
Educators, administrators, counselors, and anyone involved in program development or grant writing who wants to secure funding for initiatives that improve student engagement, resilience, and success.
Meet the Presenters
Jeff Lynch
Project Manager, CHOICES — Tulare County Office of Education
With over 20 years of experience in education, Jeff has dedicated his career to prevention education—helping young people understand the dangers of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. Before joining Tulare County Office of Education, Jeff served at Visalia Unified and Kings County Office of Education, where he developed a deep passion for supporting students’ well-being and success. A graduate of UMASS Global, Jeff combines his professional expertise with a personal commitment to helping youth make positive choices. When he’s not working, Jeff enjoys coaching, fishing, golfing, and spending time with his family and dogs.
Jason Johnson
Director of Training and Research, WhyTry Organization
Jason Johnson is a licensed school psychologist and Director of Training & Research for WhyTry, where he consults and trains educators nationwide on resilience-based strategies to support student success. A nationally recognized expert in resilience education, he has spoken at hundreds of conferences and led WhyTry program implementations in schools, healthcare, corporate settings, and the U.S. Military. Passionate about helping students overcome challenges, Jason is dedicated to creating a culture of resilience in education.