Medina PTA Grants

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.

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

How to Apply

1. Complete the grant application form (available on medinapta.org)
2. Gather supporting documents such as:
   • Invoices
   • Quotes
   • Statements describing the activity and its educational value
3. Scan all materials
4. Email to: grants@medinapta.org
   • Include the completed application form
   • Include all supporting documents
5. Receive notification - Awards are announced by email after approval

Submission Process

• Rolling submission throughout the 2025-2026 school year
• No fixed deadlines
• Grants awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are fully allocated

Required Materials

• Completed grant application form
• Supporting documentation (quotes, invoices, or descriptions of educational value)