About the Small Grants Program.
The Mac.Rob Parents’ Association conducts fundraising activities throughout the school year. These funds are used to support activities that students are passionate about and which have a school community benefit.
Funding is competitive and applications may not be supported if there are existing activities already funded through this program.
Grants are available for the following types of activities:
Student Projects:
Group based student projects.
Culturally-based projects and activities.
Seed funding for new clubs.
Seed funding for a one-off project/activity which would benefit a charity.
Established clubs’ events and activities.
Sport Grants:
Costs involved for additional coaching for groups
Equipment and operating costs for the various sports clubs within the school.
Student Welfare:
Seminars or workshops for social, academic and well being outcomes.
Extra curricular class activities.
Special Circumstances Grant
Unexpected expenses of a group activity.
Applying for a Grant.
To apply for a small grant for your club activity, event, or initiative, please complete all sections of the application form.
In 2022, the Parents' Association will fund requests up to $100. Before you begin, make sure you have:
Read the PA Guidelines for Small Grants on the Student Portal to ensure your activity meets the criteria for funding by the Parents' Association.
Spoken to a staff member who is happy to act as your "sponsor" and help coordinate your event.
Prepared as much information as possible about your event or activity, including a budget that includes any costs for running the activity, as well as how much (if any) money you might make from running it.