Teacher and Staff Mini Grant Application

CHS Teacher and Staff Mini-Grant 2016-2017

The CHS PTO offers a Mini-Grant Program!

General Info:  Mini-grants can be applied for individually or as a team  Mini-grants are funded through our membership fees, fundraising and direct donations from parents wanting to further support enrichment/curriculum activities  Grants may be used to cover the cost of materials for a special class project, books, films, subscriptions, electronic devices or other activities that will further enhance the educational experiences of our students.

How to Apply:  If you are interested in applying for such a grant, please fill out the following form and return it to the PTO mailbox in any office  The PTO will review requests the first Tuesday of each month  Applicants will be notified of approval/denial within two weeks of committee review  Funds will be distributed at that time. A record of all applications will be kept with the CHS PTO  Mini-grant funds will be approved and distributed until all budgeted funds have been allocated.

How to qualify for the PTO Mini-Grant: 1. You must be a member of PTO. Those who are eligible can apply for a grant individually for the amount of up to $400 or in combination with other eligible teachers or staff members for the amount of up to $1000. To do so, complete the back side of the Mini Grant Application and obtain a signature on the form from all staff members that are applying for the grant. This signature will signify authorization is given to use funds for current school year towards request and to have payment of the grant to the person/organization indicated on the Mini Grant Application. Receipts must be submitted to the PTO after purchase, and within 30 days of receipt of grant money.

2. Copies of order forms (for items not yet purchased) or receipts (for items already purchased) must be attached to the Application/Payment request form

3. Items that are purchased that are non-consumable are to be tagged in the districts inventory before use in the classroom or school

4. Items being ordered and shipped to the school will be ordered in the PTO’s or Principal’s name of the school the teacher or staff member is currently located in. Then the PTO or Principal will handle placement of the items to the appropriate person(s) after proper inventory has been done, as mentioned in item 3

5. Payment will be issued directly to an outside vendor or to reimburse teacher or staff member for submitted receipts, up to approved amount. Purchases made prior to approval of the mini grant are eligible for reimbursement, but the receipts must be dated no more than 1 month before the start of the current school year

6. You may only request one grant per year 7. Any items received through a mini grant are property of the Cuyahoga Hts. school district and must be left at the school in the event that the staff member leaves the district

Should you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact: President: Lisa Ross 216.598.0442 or [email protected]

CHS Teacher and Staff Mini-Grant 2016-2017

General Grant Information:

Applicant(s):

Grade Level/Department:

Email Address: Phone Number:

How many students will benefit from this grant?

How will this project/materials benefit your curriculum/department:

Briefly describe your project/program, and what sources you plan to use:

Grant Monetary Information: Itemized Cost:

Total:

Checks to be made payable to:

Attached Receipts:

Please remember to turn in all receipts 30 days after receipt of grant, even if the check is made payable to you. PTO must have receipts for what you purchased.

Signature of Applicant: Date: Principal's Signature:

Signature of PTO: Date: