Teacher Mini-Grants Empower Our Dedicated Staff

Teachers who are a member of our PTSA family can request up to $350 each year to enhance their students’ learning experiences in any class or club. 

The process is simple and easy (Please read all of the directions below):

  1. Teachers just fill out the one-page form (👇 attached below👇 )
  2. Submit the completed form to Mr. Sewardfor approval.
  3.  Email a scanned copy of the approved mini-grant application to minigrants@southlakesptsa.org at least two weeks prior to the PTSA meeting.

  4. Place the approved application in the PTSA's mailbox in the school office at least two weeks prior to a PTSA meeting.

  5. The PTSA Executive Committee reviews the mini-grant application one week before the PTSA meeting for approval and notifies the staff.
  6. Mini-grant allocations, photos of how it's being used, and results of the initiative are shared in our monthly meetings.
  7. To received mini grant funds the staff are required to submit a mini grant reimbursement form located below and submit the completed form with all receipts via email to minigrants@southlakes.ptsa.org
  8. Any questions please email the mini-grant lead at minigrants@southlakesptsa.org

Mini-grants are awarded to South Lakes High School staff on a first-come, first-serve basis, and the PTSA makes an effort to distribute these funds equally between all grade levels.

 

In respect for teachers’ time and efficiency, the PTSA adopted the following protocols:

  • Mini-grants shall not exceed $350 per request.

  • To receive a mini-grant, the staff member must be a member of the South Lakes HS PTSA.

  • The staff member must submit receipts to the PTSA Treasurer for reimbursement.

  • Staff may make one request per year, unless the PTSA finds itself with an overabundance of funds during the last two school months of the year. This information will be made available to the staff. 

  • Mini-grant requests are reviewed by the Principal and the PTSA Officers, and grants are reported during monthly PTSA meetings.

  • Staff requesting software or hardware purchases must work with IT to ensure that the program or device has been approved for use by FCPS prior to submitting a mini-grant application.

 

Donations and Fundraising Makes Teacher Mini-Grants Possible

When you donate to the PTSA, we use the money to fund whichever project needs more money to accomplish it. 

However, many people like to support a specific cause. So, if you'd like to specifically donate to Teacher Mini-Grants and Student Scholarships, that's what your money will be allocated for.  

Thank you, in advance, for your contribution. It makes a difference for the staff and students at South Lakes High School.