Teacher Grant Application Information and Form – School Year 2012-2013
FAQ/Teacher Grant Application 2012-2013
What is the PTSA Teacher Grant Program?
The Greer High PTSA has allocated funding for grants to the Greer High School faculty and staff for the 2012-2013 school year. Our goal is to provide funds for projects that enhance the curriculum and improve student learning and achievement, which are not funded by the Greenville County School System.
Requirements for Application:
1. Applicant must be a member of the current school year PTSA.
2. Applicant must complete the application (see pg. 2) and submit to Ms. Juanita Smith (Greer High PTSA liaison) not later than September 21, 2012.
Project Criteria:
1. Projects should support and expand upon the subject area curriculum.
2. Projects should not be covered by existing funds available from Greer High School.
3. Projects must fall in the category of educational manipulatives.
How do these Grants work?
Grants are awarded based on each individual application and decisions are made by the PTSA Board.
**the amount granted is the total amount each teacher will be given and should include all extra costs such as tax, shipping, etc.
PTSA Contacts and Due Dates:
Applications are due to Juanita Smith no later than September 21, 2012. Award decisions will be made by the PTSA Board no later than September 28, 2012 and the awarded Teachers/Staff will be notified via email of the award amount.
Funds will be available for use until October 31, 2012; after which date the funds will expire.
The PTSA Board plans to offer 2nd semester grants as well.
Further information will be sent to Teachers/Staff after 1st semester has ended, and can be expected to be designed similarly to the 1st semester grant program.
Greer High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)
1st Semester 2012 Teacher / Staff Grant Application Form
Date Submitted: ____________________
Teacher / Staff
Name: __________________________________________________________________
Email: ____________________________________________________________
Phone Number: _______________________________________________________
Are you a current member of PTSA? Yes ______
No ______
(please attach $5 membership fee to this application)
Subject(s) you currently teach:
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Your Intended Purpose for the Grant:
_______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Total Grant Amount Requested: $_______________________
Total Grant Amount broken into line item budget: (including tax, shipping, etc.)
_______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Number of Students this grant will benefit:
_______________________________________________________________________
Other Sources of Funding Available to You for This Project:
_______________________________________________________________________
Have you been awarded previous PTSA Grants for this application? Yes ___ No ___
If Yes, list Date(s):
______________________________________________________________________
**Please remember that all grant monies must be used by Oct 31, 2012.
***Return completed application to Juanita Smith at Greer High School.