2025-2026 Staff Grants

The Park Hill PTA is thrilled to offer grants to support innovative and valuable projects within our school. Here’s a guide to our grant program: 

1. Eligibility:

• PTA Membership: To apply for a grant, you must be a current PTA member. If you’re not a member yet, please join via https://my.cheddarup.com/c/25-26pheptamembership 

2. Application Periods:

• Fall and Spring Applications: Applications are accepted twice this year—in the fall and in the spring, with a $3,000 budget allocated for each period.

• Submission: Applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please submit your application early to maximize your chances of receiving a grant.

3. Application Deadlines:

• Deadlines: There are no specific deadlines for the grants. Once the fall funds are exhausted, no additional grants will be awarded until the spring term.

4. Approval Process:

• Principal Approval: All grant applications must be approved by the principal before funding can be granted.

5. Grant Amounts:

• Maximum Amount: While there is no specific maximum amount mentioned, please ensure your request is reasonable and aligned with our budget constraints.

6. Evaluation Criteria:

• Criteria: Applications will be evaluated based on alignment with Park Hill Educational Goals and Curriculum, Feasibility, Student Benefit, Sustainability, and Collaboration. 

7. Grant Fund Updates:

• Transparency: We will provide regular updates on the grant fund balance throughout the year.

8. Grant Equipment and Materials:

• Property of Park Hill Elementary: All items purchased with grant funds are property of Park Hill Elementary and must remain on campus.

9. Usage and Reporting:

• Follow-Up: Recipients may be asked to provide a brief report on how the grant funds were used and the impact of their project.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please contact us at info@parkhillpta.com.

We’re excited to support your projects and ideas. Thank you for your dedication!