Teachers:   Thank you for your interest in this years MINI GRANT program. Applications are due the first Tuesday of each month. More information along with the application can be found below.  Thank you for supporting your PTSA!

 The CJH PTSA Mini-Grant Program aims to serve as many students as possible by funding one-time events or supplies where alternate funding is not available. CJH teachers, club leaders, administrators, and staff members may apply.

What a Mini-Grant Can Fund

The PTSA is guided by the principle that mini-grants should benefit the largest number of students possible across a variety of grade levels and subject areas. With this in mind, mini-grants generally fund:

  • Supplies, materials and equipment including books, magazines and newspapers
  • Support for school programs
  • Instructional CDs, videos and software
  • Electrical or electronic equipment
  • Entry fees or admission costs to museums or other field trip destinations

What a Mini-Grant Cannot Fund

PTA guidelines limit mini-grant funding for:

  • No private transportation costs, hotels, etc. (due to insurance limitations)
  • No salaries or substitute teacher costs
  • No funding for staff professional development or staff conferences of any kind
  • No gift cards
  • No food (unless it is to feed volunteers)
  • No furnishings for staff rooms, lunch rooms or principals’ offices
  • No athletics-related requests. 

How to apply/Deadlines

Download the Mini Grant Application and submit by the first Monday of each month.  All reimbursements must be submitted to the PTSA treasurer by May 1. PTSA executive board will vote on requests at the 1st PTSA meeting following the date you submitted your request. You will be notified via email following the vote with the status of your request.  All mini grants will be subject to the approval of Administration.

Important Reminders

  • Application deadlines are final; no late submissions will be accepted.
  • Fully complete the request form, including how the funds will be used.
  • Calculate expenditures carefully. The PTSA will not fund any amounts over the amount approved (include tax and shipping costs, especially for internet purchases).
  • Grant funds must be used for the purposes specified in the grant application.
  • Items purchased with grant proceeds are the property of Clearwood Junior High School.
  • it is now a requirement to be a member of the CJH PTSA in order to request a mini-grant. 
  • Complete the Mini Grant Application when you are ready to be reimbursed. 
  • Applicants are limited to (1) mini grant per 9 weeks up not to exceed $500.00 per school year.