Grant Application

To request a grant please fill out the online Grant Application

GRANT GUIDELINES

* Please read prior to filling out the online application form *

Award decisions are based on the Grant Committee’s discretion on how funds should be dispersed to make the most meaningful impact on the Tappan community and the amount of funding available. Priority will be given to grants that are directly aligned with the school improvement goals that have been defined by the principals and staff. The Grant Committee consists of the PTSO Executive Committee and the Tappan Principals.

In order for a grant application to be considered the following criteria must be met:

1. The grant application must clearly demonstrate how students will benefit as a result of the funding.

2. The benefit to students falls into one or more of the following categories:

    a. Curriculum: Enhance the curriculum or fill a gap in the curriculum.

    b. Enrichment: Enrich the student’s learning experience and personal development.

    c. Participation: Enable and promote student participation in learning activities.

3. The grant needs to target a well-defined group such as:

    a. The entire student body

    b. A grade level

    c. A classroom

    d. A student or students participating in specific program or club

TO APPLY FOR A GRANT

1. Review the grant guidelines above.

2. Discuss your grant request with the Tappan Principal or Vice Principal.  If he/she approves of your request you may then submit this application.

3. The Tappan PTSO President will submit to the executive board for discussion and approval.  Grant  requests will traditionally be discussed and voted on at the monthly general membership meeting. Consider attending the membership meeting to present your request in person.

4. You will be notified via e-mail about the outcome of your request. 

Questions? Contact Tappan PTSO at tappanpto@gmail.com and/or our PTSO Treasurer at Treasurer@tappanptso.org