One of the great benefits of being a PTA is that National PTA offers a large number of grants on a variety of topics. This year, National PTA is offering over $1 million in total funding, with awards ranging from $1,250 to $10,000, including:
- PTA Connected: Build Up and Belong – $2,000 to 20 PTAs (high school focus, digital safety and belonging).
- PTA Healthy Minds – $1,250 to 75 PTAs (all grade levels, mental health and wellness).
- High School PTSA/PTA Youth Engagement – $5,000 to 20 high school PTAs/PTSAs (youth-led engagement).
- And so much more…
Even better—if a high school PTA applies but is not selected, they will still receive a $100 contribution toward program costs.
Funding can be used to cover barriers to family participation such as food, transportation, translation services, or childcare.
Key Dates and Support
- Applications Due: September 24, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PDT
- Awards Announced: Mid-November 2025
- Funds Distributed: Early January 2026
Think writing a grant is too complicated? Grant applications from National PTA are relatively straightforward and easy to fill out and National PTA and Illinois PTA are here to help.
National PTA will be hosting Drop-in Q&A sessions to share information and help answer questions:
- Sept. 10: 12-1:00 p.m. EDT. Register here.
- Sept. 18: 8-9:00 p.m. EDT. Register here.
Join Illinois PTA on Monday, September 8 for our virtual workshop: Discover the Power of GRANTS – You Can Do It!
- 10 a.m. CT session – Register here
- 7 p.m. CT session – Register here
Not able to attend a grant writing session and/or would like additional tips, check out our All About Your Grants! Grant Writing Basics and Success Stories video on YouTube. If you have any additional questions, email Programs@PTA.org with your PTA name, state and contact information.
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