AVAILABILITY

Grant funds are available from the California State PTA for use by unit, council or district PTA/PTSA in good standing. Programs or projects must be sponsored by the PTA/PTSA applying for the grant.

Grant funds must be expended by June 1. A report detailing the project's goals and objectives, an evaluation of the outcomes, and a budget of actual expenditures must be submitted to the California State PTA office no later than June 1. Any funds not used for the purpose stated on the original grant application must accompany the grant report to the California State PTA Scholarship and Grant Committee.

APPLICATION AND DEADLINE

An application may be obtained from the California State PTA office and on the website at www.capta.org.

Applications must include a copy of the current PTA fiscal year-end audit and the current fiscal year budget. The application MUST be signed by the unit, council or district PTA/PTSA president. In addition to the application and financial information, please include a maximum of three supplemental sheets that provide a clear understanding of the program's goals and anticipated outcomes.

Applications must be received in the California State PTA office by the close of business November 15. When November 15 falls on a weekend, applications are due in the State PTA office by the close of business the following Monday. Applications will not be considered if received after the deadline date. Applications must be mailed; facsimiles will not be accepted.

SELECTION

Unit, council and district PTA/PTSA grant recipients are selected by the California State PTA Scholarship and Grant Committee. All applicants will be notified of their status by letter in February. A check for the grant will be sent to each PTA district for disbursement.

California State PTA
Scholarship and Grant Deadlines