Funding In Your Background: Why Local Funding Should Be Your First Move 

At TouchMath, we believe every student deserves access to tools that make learning math accessible, engaging, and achievable. But we also know that sometimes, the biggest challenge isn’t student engagement—it’s securing the funding to make programs like ours a reality. 

As school leaders and administrators, you’re no stranger to the funding hustle. But what if your next opportunity didn’t require waiting for a grant cycle or competing in national pools? 

What if the support you need is already in your own backyard?

Local Support is Personal and Powerful 

No one has a stronger stake in your students’ success than the people who live and work in your community. Your students are the future workforce, consumers, and community leaders. That’s why local funders—whether small business owners, civic groups, or professional associations—often have a unique willingness to invest in your outcomes. 

At TouchMath, we’ve seen schools secure funding for new programs, software renewals, and professional development by tapping into relationships already within reach. In fact, funding requests under $5,000 are often well-suited for local sources who are eager to support proven, sustainable programs. 

Start with Familiar Faces 

Here’s how to begin identifying those potential funders right in your district: 

• Vendors: Who does your district already do business with? Banks, office suppliers, food vendors? 

• Advertisers: Who sponsors your school events or athletic programs? 

• Community Employers: Where do many of your students’ families work? 

• Local Shoppers: Which stores are most frequented by families in your district? 

Making this list is a great first step toward discovering businesses or organizations that already benefit from being part of your community—and might be open to giving back.

Local Funding, Local Impact 

TouchMath is a proven solution for building math confidence, boosting outcomes, and closing learning gaps with multisensory, scaffolded instruction. If you’re looking to expand access, support struggling learners, or sustain an existing program, local funding might be your fastest path forward. 

Over the next few weeks, we’ll explore how to identify, approach, and collaborate with community funders—from civic groups to fundraising strategies—so you can keep your focus where it belongs: on student success. 

Get a head start with our free Fundraising Guidebook: it includes step-by-step checklists + ready-to-send templates.