Funding Options

Have a great idea that needs some funding? The PTSA may have some funding available via one of these options.

Teacher Stipend

For classroom enrichment, up to $300 total per school year

Available to: GHS Faculty and Staff
Funding:  total of $300 per school year per teacher
Deadline: Check Requests must be submitted by June 1
Process: Complete a Check Request form, attach receipts (required). Turn in a hard copy to the PTSA Treasurer’s folder in the school’s main office or email the form along with scanned copy of receipts to treasurer@garfieldptsa.org.

Allow two weeks for processing. You may also request that the PTSA pay a third party invoice by attaching it to the Check Request form (in lieu of reimbursement).
NOTE:  The PTSA reserves the right not to honor a Check Request that does not follow these protocols.

Small Grants

For expenses up to $2,500

Available to: GHS Faculty, Department, Club, or Activity (proposals can involve families, students)
Funding:  Grant proposals for up to $2,500 are awarded by the Garfield Building Leadership Team from a pool of funds set aside in the PTSA annual budget.
Deadlines and Process: Usually four deadlines during the school year. See details on the Small Grants page

Large Grants

This process is temporarily suspended. Contact the PTSA at treasurer@garfieldptsa.org to learn whether funding may be available for a project with expenses greater than $2,500.

Available to: GHS Faculty, Department, Club, or Activity
Funding: Proposals for funding over $2,500 are part of the PTSA budget process but can be awarded throughout the year depending upon available funds.
Deadlines and Process: Early spring for the next school year’s funding cycle. Dates are set by the PTSA Budget Committee.) See details on the Large Grants page.

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