PTA Mini-Grants
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
September 30, 2026
176 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
PTA Mini-Grants
Program Description: The PTA Mini-Grant Program funds one-time needs when alternate funding is not available.
Geographic Scope: Menlo-Atherton High School (M-A), California
Eligibility:
Funding Principles: Grants should benefit the largest number of students possible across a variety of grade levels and subject areas.
- Supplies, materials, and equipment including books, magazines, and newspapers
- Support for school programs
- Instructional software
- Electronic equipment
- Entry fees or admission costs to museums or other field trip destinations (NOT other field trip costs such as transportation)
What Mini-Grants Can Fund
- Private transportation costs, hotels, etc. (due to insurance limitations)
- Salaries or substitute teacher costs
- Staff professional development or staff conferences
- Gift cards
- Food (unless to feed volunteers)
- Furnishings for staff rooms, lunch rooms, or principals' offices
- Athletics-related requests
What Mini-Grants Cannot Fund
Contact: Julie Lee and Rachel Rosner (PTA Mini-Grants Co-Chairs)
Important Reminders:
How to Apply
How to Apply
Deadlines (two rounds per year):
1. Fall round: September 30 at 5 pm
2. Spring round: March 3 at 5 pm
Application Process:
1. Complete the PTA Mini-Grant Application form
2. Include detailed proposal explaining how funds will be used
3. Calculate all expenditures carefully, including tax and shipping costs
4. Submit by the deadline (no late submissions accepted)
5. Applicants will be notified after PTA General Meetings (dates TBA)
6. Upon approval and purchase completion, submit reimbursement request form with copy of Mini-Grant approval letter
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