Center for Family Engagement Healthy Minds Fellowship Grant

Center for Family Engagement Healthy Minds Fellowship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Congress of Parents & Teachers
Amount: US $1,500
Last Updated: September 17, 2025

Summary

The Center for Family Engagement Healthy Minds Fellowship, organized by the National PTA, invites active PTA leaders to enhance their mental health expertise over a 12-month cohort starting January 2026. Participants will receive a $1,500 stipend and engage in developing actionable plans to improve mental health initiatives in schools. This fellowship aims to empower leaders through workshops and collaborative efforts, fostering a supportive environment for mental wellness in educational settings.

Overview

About PTA National PTA® is the oldest and largest child advocacy association in America. For 125 years, PTA has worked with school communities and decision makers to solve the toughest problems in our nation’s history. Join us as we celebrate the mission and work of PTA and plan for the future. PTA is a network of millions of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of family engagement in schools. PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who supports the PTA mission and wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health, and welfare of children and youth. 2025-2026 Center for Family Engagement Healthy Minds Fellowship National PTA invites PTA leaders committed to supporting mental health efforts in school communities to apply for the Center for Family Engagement Healthy Minds Fellowship—a 12-month cohort beginning January 2026 for PTA leaders to expand mental health knowledge and leadership. Five fellows receive $1,500 stipend. The fellows will use the learning they gain in the fellowship to: Co-develop and implement an action plan around a problem of practice related to mental health and document progress throughout the fellowship.Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Healthy Minds initiative by helping to improve mental health, wellness and the Healthy Minds program.Conduct train-the-trainer Healthy Minds initiative workshops to PTA audiences. Time Commitment Monthly cohort meetings2-4 hours of independent work monthlyAvailable for one-on-one support

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Active PTA leader in good standing who implemented National PTA Healthy Minds program within past three years.