Medina PTA Grants

Medina PTA Grants

Funder: Medina Elementary PTA, Medina, WA

Contact: Salim Hemdani, VP Grants | grants@medinapta.org

Overview

Mediana PTA Grants provide funding to Medina Elementary educators for creative ideas, activities, and projects that enhance student learning and create innovative classroom opportunities. Grants are funded by the PTA with generous support from the community.

Geographic Scope

Medina Elementary School, Medina, WA

Eligibility

• Applicants: Medina Elementary educators only
• Beneficiaries: Medina Elementary students (K-5)

Grant Types

1. School-Level Grants: Impact all K-5 students at Medina Elementary 2. Grade-Level Grants: Impact all students in a specific grade

Funding Status

• Applications accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the 2025-2026 school year
• No fixed deadlines
• Awards announced by email after approval
• Funding is limited - grants awarded until funds are fully allocated

Focus Areas (Based on Recent Awards)

• Library and reading materials
• Author visits and literacy
• Hands-on learning materials for early grades
• Community gardens and outdoor learning
• STEM programs and coding
• Art and creative expression
• Technology (headphones, coding curriculum)
• Professional development for educators

Recent Grant Examples (2024-2025)

• Library – New books
• Author Visits for All Grades
• Kindergarten Learn & Play Grant
• Medina Community Garden (irrigation system)
• Educator Learning Materials
• Headphones for All Grade Levels
• Art Project for Every Student

Previous Grant Examples (2023-2024)

• Coding Program (CodeMonkey, Ozaria)
• Community Garden (K-5 grade-aligned)
• STEM Week (Rocket Science, Blood and Guts exhibits)

Other Funding Available

For other financial support (e.g., GSAs, field trips, classroom supplies), contact: fundraising@medinapta.org