Riffenburgh PTO Grant Program
Updated: August 2018
The Riffenburgh Elementary School PTO provides a Grant Program to support creative and innovative teaching and learning initiatives that enrich the Riffenburgh Elementary School community.
What the PTO Grant Program is:
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An opportunity for PTO members to identify an initiative that would provide a value-added experience for Riffenburgh students. Student ideas are welcome but a PTO member (parent or teacher) must complete and submit the proposal.
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A resource for funding a project, activity and/or materials that will reinforce learning through practical application of curricular concepts.
What are some examples of appropriate mini grant applications?
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Formation of a new school-wide project or club
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Purchase of materials to support a grade-level curriculum project
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Purchase of new playground equipment or water fountains for the school
How many grants will be gifted?
In the 2018/19 school year there will be an opportunity to gift up to $10,000 in grants. Grants fall into 3 different buckets:
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Seed Grants: Up to $750
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Great Idea Grant: Up to $1,000
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Dream Big Grant: Up to $5,000
What are the policies and procedures that guide this process?
Interested PTO members (including teachers and parents) are invited to complete a mini grant application below.
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All grant proposals must use this application.
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PTO grants are considered 2 times a year, once in the Fall and once in the Spring. Please reference PTO Calendar for current dates.
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Completed grant proposals will be reviewed by the Principal and the PTO Board. If additional information is needed, the PTO Treasures will contact the proposal author.
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Approval of grant proposals will be based upon the following criteria: alignment with PTO Grant program's purpose; availability of funds; availability of other funding resources; short or long term goals of the project; and evaluation of how many students, subject areas, classes, and/or grade levels will benefit.
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Upon approval, written confirmation of the terms of the grant will be sent to the applicant. The PTO membership will be notified at the next PTO meeting.