Discretionary Grant Fund
Funding Amount
Up to $500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- School personnel
Other requirements
- Special projects
- Supplies
- Field trips
- Curriculum support
Overview
Location: 502 Caromar Drive, Madison, WI 53711
Program Overview
The PTO distributes discretionary funding to teachers and other school personnel for special projects via a competitive grant application and approval process.
Award Amount
- Total annual pool: Approximately $5,000 (as of 2019-20)
- Individual maximum: Up to $500
Eligible Uses
- Special projects
- Supplies
- Field trips
- Curriculum support
Eligibility
- Midvale-Lincoln teachers
- School personnel
Key Considerations
The PTO's goal is to meet the highest needs and/or serve as much of the Midvale-Lincoln community as possible with each grant request.
Requirements
- Itemization for multiple items is required
- Receipts for requests over $100 must be submitted to PTO Treasurer after purchase
- Principal approval recommended before submission
How to Apply
Application Process
- Develop grant proposal keeping in mind the PTO's goal to meet highest needs and serve the Midvale-Lincoln community
- Review proposal with your principal before submitting
- Submit through the online form (Apply for Discretionary Grant link on website)
- Include itemization for multiple items
- Submit receipts for purchases over $100 to PTO Treasurer (Jennifer Losaw) as soon as purchase is complete
Timeline: Approved applicants receive checks within 2 weeks after deadline.
What Midvale-Lincoln Parent Teacher Organization Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2021
- 1
- Total given
- $55K
- Median grant
- $55K
- By dollars: Wisconsin 100%. Top recipient cities: Madison, WI.
Example grants
Madison Metropolitan School District · Madison, WI
Provided new playground equipment for Lincoln Elementary School & Supplies and school…
$55K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Teachers
- K-12 schools
- Pto
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