Suggestions are offered to teachers on how to obtain outside funding when faced with a shortage of, or a need for expanding, clssroom resources. Funding sources usually available within every community are listed, such as local businesses and industries, civic clubs, family and community foundations, teacher associations, and local benevolent organizations. The format for writing a grant proposal is outlined, and several sample proposals are presented. Continuing success in acquiring mini-grants is discussed. A bibliography is included. (JD)