2010/11 PALO ALTO HIGH SCHOOL PTSA and SITE COUNCIL GRANTS

PTSA and Site Council have combined their grant application forms into one form.  Please review the deadlines for submittals and the specific requirements for each funding group. Fill out the application form and send to the appropriate contact listed below.

PTSA - Funds come from donations made by Paly families and may not be used for salaries.  There are two types of grants that the PTSA awards:

1. Viking Grants of up to $2500 are awarded to teachers to enhance their classroom programs and support school-wide goals. Collaboration among staff members is encouraged and grants of larger amounts will be considered for collaborative projects. The PTSA Grants Committee meets twice during the academic year.  Deadlines: October 15, 2010 and February 25, 2011.  Contact: PTSA Grants Committee Chair Karen Ersted -- karen@ersted.org or 787-6897.
   
   
2. Fast Track Grants for amounts up to $500.  Fast Track Grants are reviewed throughout the year and approvals are given within one week.  Submittals accepted up until May 13, 2011 or until funds are exhausted.  Contact: PTSA Grants Committee Chair Karen Ersted --karen@ersted.org or 787-6897.

SITE COUNCIL - Categorical funds come annually from the State of California.  PAUSD distributes funds to each school site based on enrollment. Paly expects to receive approximately $48,000 for 2010-11.  These funds are used to support innovative programs and/or staff salaries that benefit large numbers of students. Any Paly community member or group may apply. Funds have already been allocated for 2010/11 but grant applications will be accepted in Spring 2011 for the 2011/12 academic year.  Deadline- April 8, 2011.  Contact: Site Council Coordinator Edie Miller – emiller@pausd.org or 329-3700 X7301.

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