01 — Ashley Falls PTA Mini-Grant Application
Fund the ideayour classroomis waiting for.
PTA Mini-Grants fund one-time classroom needs when alternate funding isn't available. Tell us what your students need — we'll help make it happen.
$500
Teachers
Annual award per teacher
$200
Support Staff
Annual award per support staff member
Have a bigger idea? Larger requests will be reviewed by the board and may be approved by vote.
Initial requests due by end of February
02 — Inspiration
What teachers funded last year
Not sure what to ask for? Here are real examples from last year's Mini-Grants — from math tiles to drum thrones.
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Staff funded last year
$10,000+
Reimbursed to classrooms
TK–6
Plus every specialist
1st Grade
Marcy Cook math tiles, phonics tiles for small-group instruction, treasure box rewards for positive behavior
2nd & 3rd Grade
Classroom library books, board games for community building, ClassroomScreen subscription, learning tools
4th & 5th Grade
Bookshelves for the class library, math manipulatives, Revolutionary War poster set, science project craft supplies
6th Grade & Science
Class set of calculators, desk dividers, microphones + iPad tripod, science lab supplies
Kindergarten
Fine-motor tools, magnetic letters, guided reading tools, counting collections, student book bins
Art
Air-dry clay, ink pads and Lego dots for the printing studio, how-to-draw books, sketchbook storage bins
Music
Instrument storage bins, guitar amplifier, drum set throne, hanging pocket charts for picks
PE
Cornhole set, wireless microphone, measuring wheel, pool noodles, replacement equipment parts
Counselor & Psych
Social-emotional books, calming fidgets, CBT feelings games, ADHD workbooks, plushies
Examples summarized from the past school years' program. Grants also supported the front office, custodial team, library, OT, speech, and Spanish — every corner of campus counts.
03 — Guidelines
Mini-Grant Program FAQs
Tap the plus signs to expand each section and see exactly what qualifies.
What is the purpose of the Mini-Grant program?
Who is in charge of the Mini-Grant process?
How much can I request?
Do I need to be a PTA member?
How does the process work?
- Staff receive Mini-Grant information in August (the VP Internal hosts a Lunch & Learn at the Welcome Back Staff Luncheon covering guidelines, approvals, and reimbursement).
- Complete your Teacher Mini-Grant request explaining how it benefits students — before the end of February, in case purchases take a while.
- Once approved, the request is sent back to you so you can make your purchases.
- Complete the PTA Reimbursement form AND the itemized list with costs, then turn in all forms with ALL receipts to the PTA Mailbox.
- Checks are processed and given to the Front Office (Jenna Ellis) for distribution — expect 7–10 days.
When is the deadline to submit requests?
04 — Apply
The Application Form
Takes about five minutes. Attach photos or receipts so the board can review quickly.