California State PTA is pleased to offer the following grant & scholarship opportunities to you and your PTA. Your PTA must be in good standing at the time that you apply. The application deadline is October 15, 2024. Don’t miss out! Here’s a quick rundown.
PTA Program Grants
Is your PTA researching a new outreach program or expanding on a current success? Apply for California State PTA’s program grants. Available to unit, council, and district PTAs in good standing, these unique annual grants are geared to support local PTAs in developing programs and projects that include a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) component in four areas of major interest to our children and school communities. Check out this short video from National PTA to learn valuable tips on how to plan and implement programs with a lens for DEI.
Parent Education
You can develop and implement parent education programs and projects in such areas as health, child development, child abuse prevention, or parenting skills. Programs or projects must be sponsored by the PTA applying for the grant. Program grant ideas include parent resource centers, seminars and workshops, forums for parents of children with special needs, and information on preparing healthy meals.
Cultural Arts
You can develop and implement student-centered cultural arts programs which complement the California State PTA’s commitment to a quality arts education. The programs and projects should focus on expanding the students’ awareness and appreciation of the field of cultural arts and/or enriching and enhancing arts education programs and must be sponsored by the PTA applying for the grant. Program grant possibilities include performing arts assemblies, arts communications brochures, demonstrations, storytellers, read-a-thons, and docents.
Outreach Translation
This grant supports your goal to translate PTA written materials and interpret oral presentations in an effort to involve every member of the school community. Presentations or materials must be sponsored by the PTA applying for the grant. Program grant possibilities include translating written materials into other languages, providing translations at meetings and events, offering school community activities, enhancing partnerships, and engaging non-English-speaking families.
Healthy Lifestyles
You can develop, promote, and implement programs, projects, and activities that will improve the overall health of children and adults. Program grant possibilities include classes, health fairs, awareness events, walking/running programs, sun safety initiatives, and depression awareness efforts. Please refer to the AIM Insurance Guide for approved activities.
Your PTA must be in good standing for your application to be considered. For more information click here. Find more information and resources on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here.
PTA Program Grants Application
Continuing Education Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities are available for school staff and PTA volunteers.
Credentialed teachers, counselors, nurses and school staff who have a minimum of three years of experience in a California public school are eligible to apply for the Continuing Education Scholarship for School Staff. You must be employed in a California public school during the preceding year and plan to continue working in a California public school.
PTA volunteers with at least three years of service are eligible to apply for a Continuing Education Scholarship. Your scholarship must be used for advanced studies at accredited California colleges, universities, trade and technical schools.
Continuing Education Scholarship Application
Graduating High School Senior Scholarship
2024 Graduating Seniors Scholarships: Application is now OPEN. Deadline to apply for Senior Scholarships is February 1, 2025.