Fall Programs Grants: Mary Lou Anderson Reflections Arts Enhancement
Funding Amount
US $1,250
Deadline
October 13, 2026
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Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- October 13, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: October
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Other requirements
- Local PTAs in good standing with their state PTA.
- PTAs/PTSAs that are in good standing as defined by their state PTA and are interested in implementing a fun and engaging National PTA program focused on arts, digital safety and well-being and/or healthy lifestyles.
Overview
The Mary Lou Anderson Reflections Arts Enhancement grants, supported by the National PTA, celebrate over 50 years of encouraging artistic expression among youth. This program offers $1,250 to two local PTAs, promoting creativity and confidence in students through the arts. By fostering artistic literacy and well-being, the initiative aims to leave a lasting impact on children, helping them thrive in both academics and life. Eligible PTAs must be in good standing and committed to implementing engaging arts programs.
Mary Lou Anderson Reflections Arts Enhancement, sponsored by the family of Mary Lou Anderson
For over 50 years, the National PTA Reflections arts program has furthered the goals of the program founder, Mary Lou Anderson. Mary Lou Anderson believed in the power and importance of the arts and dreamed that Reflections would leave a lasting impact on children across the country – and it has! Reflections has helped millions of students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.
This program is for all grades and ages. 2 local PTAs will be selected, and each will be awarded $1,250 in funding. Reflections helps students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.
Eligibility
PTAs/PTSAs that are in good standing as defined by their state PTA and are interested in implementing a fun and engaging National PTA program focused on arts, digital safety and well-being and/or healthy lifestyles.
Full eligibility text
Local PTAs in good standing with their state PTA.
What National Congress of Parents & Teachers actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 21
- Total given
- $239K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $6,000–$20K
- By dollars: Texas 21%, Georgia 11%, California 10%. Top recipient cities: Marietta, GA; Land O Lakes, FL; Round Rock, TX.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 90% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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Fields of Work
- Pto
- Music education
- Arts
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