Grant Opportunities

New and improved for this school year!

Wisconsin PTA is pleased to offer grants for Family Engagement – 5 grants of $500 each. The family engagement grant is intended to boost the existing efforts of PTA to engage families.

Examples:

• Civic education

• A program or event to increase equity and accessibility for students and families (e.g. add childcare to events)

• Book talks on specific topics

• Start or enhance a community closet to provide clothing & hygiene items for families in need

• Start a dance an hour early for a “sensory friendly” time

• Host community conversations or student discussion panels

• Address student mental health and wellness within your school community

• Host an after school event or program for youth to connect in safe and positive ways

• Host yoga/mindfulness sessions

• Organize a 1 mile family walk to promote connections and physical activity, and include mental health resources

• Bring in guest speakers to present on various mental health topics or other topics

• Increase communication with families

• Host a family involvement day or week to beautify the school

• Hold game nights or family nights at school or a local park

You may submit more than one application however only one grant will be issued per PTA unit. All applications are due by October 10, 2025.  If you need assistance with the application process, brainstorming ideas, or other guidance, please reach out to: hbirk@wisconsinpta.org