Phoebe Apperson Hearst Awards Grant

Phoebe Apperson Hearst Awards Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Congress of Parents & Teachers
Last Updated: September 12, 2025

Summary

The Phoebe Apperson Hearst Awards honor excellence in family engagement by recognizing PTAs that achieve top rankings through the National PTA School of Excellence program. These awards celebrate PTAs that effectively engage families in student success and school improvement initiatives. By participating, PTAs can develop best practices, create inclusive communities, attract action-oriented members, and gain national recognition as leaders in building strong family-school partnerships.

Overview

The Phoebe Apperson Hearst Awards for innovation in family engagement, named after National PTA co-founder Phoebe Apperson Hearst, recognize and celebrate achievement in building effective family-school partnerships. The awards are presented to PTAs that have earned top rank with their National PTA School of Excellence designation by demonstrating outstanding achievement engaging families in student success and school improvements. The awards are the highest honor National PTA presents to effective family engagement.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Local PTAs are encouraged to enroll in and complete the National PTA School of Excellence program for consideration.The School of Excellence Program aims to: Provide a framework for PTAs to identify and implement best practices in family engagement to strengthen family-school partnerships.Build inclusive and welcoming school communities where all families contribute to enriching the educational experience and overall well-being for all students.Help PTAs attract new, action-oriented PTA members who want to focus on the issues that affect our children the most.  Provide step-by-step guidance and networking opportunities for PTAs to gain support and feedback, identify and reach goals and earn recognition. Celebrate designees and top Phoebe Apperson Hearst awardees as national leaders in building effective family-school partnerships, which opens up additional honors and opportunities.