PTF GRANTS
The Blanchard Memorial School PTF Grants/Enrichment Process is a process by which the PTF funds are awarded to support projects or materials not funded in the Blanchard PTF Operating Budget that enrich the learning environment of the Blanchard Memorial School community. Any Blanchard community members (parents, staff, teachers) are invited to apply for Blanchard PTF grants; often parents and teachers collaborate on grants, or multiple teachers can apply together.
What types of grants have been awarded in the past?
Depending on need and requests, grants differ each year. Below are some of the grants awarded in the 2023-2024 school year.
Kindergarten Yoga
1st Grade Yoga
2nd Grade Time Magazine
3rd Grade Animal Adventures
4th Grade Peabody Museum
5th Grade Nature on Wheels
6th Grade Archaeological Dig
Author visits
BIONIC visit for Field Day
What is the application process?
The Blanchard Memorial School PTF Grants/Enrichment Process is a method by which the PTF funds can be awarded to support projects or materials not funded in the Blanchard Operating Budget that enrich the learning environment of the Blanchard Memorial School community. Any Blanchard community members (parents, staff, teachers) are invited to apply for Blanchard PTF grants; often parents and teachers collaborate on grants, or multiple teachers can apply together.
There are three grant rounds each school year, and the Grants Committee will consider all submissions and make decisions generally within about 30 days of the grant deadlines. Please select the button below to access and submit an application (includes details such as the grade level(s) served, a paragraph outlining what is being requested, cost, and timeline).
Grant Deadlines
October 4, 2024: Please try to submit all annually recurring grants and field trips
December 20, 2024
March 28, 2025
Who determines what grants are awarded?
There is a committee, comprised of Blanchard staff, parents/guardians of Blanchard students, and representatives from the PTF Board of Directors, that manages the PTF Grants and Enrichment Funding (over $15k annually). Members serve one-year terms and meet following the 3 grant round deadlines to determine which proposals will be awarded funds.
We are looking for a diverse group of staff and caregivers to help us review and award PTF grants this year.
This is a one-year commitment with 3 mandatory meetings. You will be expected to review all grant submissions the week before and fill out a scoring sheet before these meetings. Please plan for a one hour meeting to share your feedback and vote.