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:

1. Teachers just fill out the one-page form (👇 attached below👇 )
2. Submit the completed form to Mr. Seward for approval.

3. Place the approved application in the PTSA President’s mailbox in the school office at least one week prior to a PTSA meeting.

4. The PTSA Executive Committee reviews the approved form and notifies the staff.
5. Mini-grant allocations, photos of how it's being used, and results of the initiative are shared in our monthly meetings.
6. Upon receipt of a mini-grant, all that's required is the submission of receipts to our PTSA Treasurer for reimbursement.

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 are not required to attend PTSA meetings to defend mini-grant requests.

• 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.

• Teacher Mini Grant Application 2023.pdf