Larger Item Grant and Educational Supplies Grants 

$500 Larger Item Grant and Yearly $250 Educational Supplies Grant

Guidelines and Application (2026-2027 School Year)

The APSEA Local of the NSTU offers two grants to support members in enhancing their teaching practice.

Eligibility

Applicants must be members of the APSEA Local of the NSTU.

Funding

A. $500 Larger Item Grant

• Maximum Grant Per Member: $500

• Funding Availability: Up to $6,000 will be available during the 2026-2027 academic year.

• Application Deadline: Applications are considered by the PD Committee as they are submitted throughout the year. 

• Frequency: Members may not apply for this grant for two consecutive school years.

B. Yearly $250 Educational Supplies Grant

• Maximum Grant Per Member: $250

• Funding Availability: Up to $20,000 will be available during 206-2027 the academic year.

• No preapproval required. Please follow guidelines on form.

• Frequency: Members are eligible to apply for this grant every year, if funds are available.

Important Dates (For Both Grants)

• Application Deadline: April 30th of each year. 

• Purchase Deadline: June 1st of each year. 

• Receipt Submission Deadline: Last day of the school year

Eligible Items (For Both Grants)

• Toys, books, games, etc. 

• While toys, books, and games will be approved for the $500 Larger Item Grant. The intention of this Grant is for larger purchases. For example; Cricut Smart Cutting Machines, Super Duper Publications, Wintergreen Learning Materials, Goal balls, etc. that are not otherwise funded

Ineligible Items (For Both Grants)

• Items for individual students (e.g., glasses, hearing aids, adaptive devices).

  • Families should be referred to the APSEA Auxiliary when appropriate. 

• Electronic devices such as iPads, tablets, and computers. 

• Formal assessment materials. 

• Materials needed to do your job, if so, please request with your supervisor

How to Apply

1. Complete the application form via the Google Forms below. 

2. Please do not purchase items for the $500 Larger Items Grant until your grant application is approved. 

3. You will receive an expense form to return to the Local Treasurer at apsealocaltreasurer@gmail.com with your receipts/proof of purchase. 

4. Note: All applications and receipts must be submitted in Canadian Dollars. For receipts in other currencies, please provide proof of the conversion rate (e.g., credit card statement, PayPal receipt, https://www.bankofcanada.ca)

Please provide time for the APSEA Local Executive and PD Committee to review your application for the $500 Educational Materials Grant before purchasing requested items.

Reimbursement

To receive reimbursement, please follow these steps:

1. If you are approved for a grant, you will receive a digital expense form, fill out the form and sign it digitally. 

2. All boxes on the expense form will need to be completed in order to submit the form. If there is nothing to add to a box, please add a dash to that line. 

3. Email apsealocaltreasurer@gmail.com with your receipts.

Here's how to handle the expense amount: 

• If the total spent is more than $250 for the Yearly $250 Educational Supplies Grant or $500 for the $500 Larger Item Grant:

List all the items you purchased under description of expense and claim $250 (Yearly $250 Educational Materials Grant) or $500 (Larger Item Grant) as your total expense.

• If your total spent is less than the amount of the grant ($250 or $500), enter the total amount you spent as your total expense claim.

Receipts must be submitted to the APSEA Local Treasurer by the last day of the school year to ensure reimbursement.

Contact Information

• For questions regarding the grants, please contact: apsealocalpd@gmail.com

The availability of grants is subject to change each school year, based on the budget approved by members at the  

Annual General Meeting