Gale Ranch Middle School

Teacher Grants

Dear Gale Ranch Teacher and Staff,

Gale Ranch PTSA - “Mini Grant” 2023-24

What is it?

A great opportunity for GRMS Staff in any department/grade level with a wishlist or a dream project looking for some support and funding

Who Can Enter?

Any GRMS Staff that is also a member of Gale Ranch PTSA is welcome to apply. Grant application can be submitted by a group of teachers, or individually.

Guidelines:

To apply, please fill out the google form
Applicants should be a current member in good standing in the Gale Ranch Middle school. (i.e., Please ensure you have submitted a Staff Membership form already. If you are not currently a member, it is not too late to join to become eligible!)
Grant applications will be reviewed by PTSA board for selection
Applicants will be notified of approval/denial after committee review
Funds will be awarded at the next PTSA association meeting after we receive the application.
A record of all applications will be kept with the GRMS PTSA
There is a $300.00 limit per mini-grant. The total budgeted amount is $3000.
Items purchased should benefit a large number of students and have a lasting impact in the classroom/school.
You may have a co-requestor as sometimes teachers/staff in the same grade level/department want to team up to get items for the entire grade-level/department.

Funding Process

At the time of notification of grant approval, an Authorization of Payment Form will be forwarded for your use.

Recipients will be reimbursed for actual expenses up to but not exceeding the grant amount.
You purchase the product then submit an Authorization of Payment form (with original receipts attached). PTA Treasurer will write a check to the grant recipient for reimbursement.
Funds awarded must be spent and Authorization of payment forms be received by May 5th, 2024.

Questions? Please contact Vani Mehta at minigrants@galeranchptsa.org

Mini Grants Forms

Teacher Grant Questionnaire/Form

Staff Membership Form*

Reimbursement Form*

*Please note: if you need to submit staff membership or reimbursement form, please submit to the PTSA cubby in the front office.