2026-2027 Teacher and Staff Mini-Grants

Goal

 

The Mini-Grant program is designed to support innovative ideas and initiatives that enhance student education and success both inside and outside the classroom. Our goal is to provide teachers and staff with resources to create engaging learning environments, foster meaningful connection, and ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive.

 

Guidelines

  • Mini Grant monies are used for materials, supplies, fees, transportation, or small equipment costs. They cannot be used for food items.
  • The description of the project should be specific, including objectives, timelines, budget, and expected outcomes.
  • Submissions will only be considered if there is an itemized list of products & cost. EXACT dollar amounts including tax and shipping are required.
  • Individuals, teaching teams, or departments may apply. If applying as a team or department, please include the names of each individual that will need to be reimbursed.

Applicants must have a PTSA membership for the current school year.

Staff Memberships are $15 and can be purchased here.

 

 

Considerations

 

All Mini-Grant applications will be considered using a rubric comprised of four components:

  • Student Impact: The number of students served and the depth of the anticipated impact.
  • Innovation and Creativity: The originality of the idea and how it enhances or expands current programs or practices.
  • Feasibility: A clear, realistic plan for implementation within the proposed timeline and budget.
  • Collaboration: Opportunities for involvement among teachers, staff, students, families, or community partners.

Application Procedure

 

  • Application deadline is September 14th.
  • Current 2026-2027 PTSA Membership is required to apply.
  • Applications will be accepted via Jotform.
  • A committee, consisting of PTSA board members, CHS parents, &/or community members, & an administrator will review all applications
  • Requests may not be fully funded.
  • This committee reserves the right not to award all grant monies budgeted if the quality of the entries does not meet the criteria.  The decision of this committee is final.
  • Mini Grant Recipients will be announced by October 19th.

 

Applications can be submitted here: here.

Any supporting documentation should be emailed to cen10ptsa@gmail.com.