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Fall Programs Grants: PTA Connected: Build Up and Belong

National Congress of Parents & Teachers

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

  • _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://www.pta.org/home/run-your-pta/Awards-Grants#Fall2023)._
  • 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

PTA Connected: Build Up and Belong, sponsored by Discord

This program is for high schools. Twenty-five (25) local PTAs/PTSAs will be selected, and each will be awarded $2,000 in funding. Build Up and Belong brings teens and their parents/caregivers together to explore the use of technology as a communication and relationship tool; discuss ways to build belonging and positive communities in our digital world; learn how to navigate privacy and safety on digital platforms; and have interactive conversations as a family about online scenarios, experiences and expectations.

The PTA Connected: Build Up and Belong program, sponsored by Discord, will help families:

  • Explore the use of technology as a communication and relationship tool.
  • Learn how to navigate privacy and safety on digital platforms
  • Have interactive family conversations about online scenarios, experiences and expectations.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

  • 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.

Past recipients of this program

Recent awards under this program (from National Congress of Parents & Teachers's IRS filings)

16 grants in National Congress of Parents & Teachers's 2020–2025 filings reference “PTA Connected” in their stated purpose. Amounts and places as reported by the funder.

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.

Example grants

  • Pasco County Advocates PTA · Land O Lakes, FL

    PTA Connected: Screen Smart - Internet Safety Grant & Event

    $20K

  • Rrisd Council of Ptas · Round Rock, TX

    PTA Connected: Screen Smart - Internet Safety Grant & Event

    $20K

  • Denton HS PTSA · Denton, TX

    PTA Connected: Create with Kindness - Internet Safety Grant & Event

    $18K

  • Marietta High School PTSA · Marietta, GA

    PTA Connected: Create with Kindness - Internet Safety Grant & Event

    $15K

  • Aldrin PTA · Schaumberg, IL

    PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go! Internet Safety Grant & Event

    $12K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Pto
  • K-12 schools
  • Youth programs

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