LAPTA Grants and application links

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Application Deadline: November 4, 2022 

Quantity Offered: 4

The Reading and Literacy Grants help Local PTA Units host literacy programs at their affiliated schools. For possible programs, reference PTA.org/home/programs/family-reading. Literacy skills in Louisiana are unacceptably low, and LAPTA and National PTA are making literacy opportunities a priority for our children.

Apply at https://form.jotform.com/221748002230038.

Grant Questions

1. What is the name of the school librarian?
2. What are the top three challenges for the librarian? 
3. Describe the program the PTA wants to host to increase reading and literacy for their students. Include the goals, date and time of the event(s), supplies, volunteers needed, and any other details. 
4. What are the top three literacy challenges for the children in your community?
5. How will the program be publicized to parents, families, and the community before and after the event? 

Application Deadline: March 27, 2023 

Quantity Offered: 4

The Healthy Minds Grants encourage Local PTA Units to host mental health activities, events, and programs. It is important to support the mental health of all children before, during and after challenges arise and to support parents' and caregivers' mental health, too! National PTA developed the PTA Healthy Minds Program to empower families to make mental health an everyday priority. 

Apply at https://form.jotform.com/221748198534162. 

Grant Questions 

1. What is the name of the school counselor or Mental Health Provider?
2. What are the top three challenges for the MHP? 
3. Describe the mental health program, event, or activity the PTA wants to host for their students. Include the goals, date and time of the event(s), supplies, volunteers needed, and any other details. 
4. What are the top three mental health challenges for children in your community?
5. 5. How will the program be publicized before and after the event? 

  Application Deadline: February 17, 2023 

Quantity Offered: 4

The Day of Service Grants encourage Local PTA Units to reach beyond the school and into the community to make a difference. Where is there a need? Who needs the PTA? February 17 is the National PTA Founders’ Day! How can you continue the legacy of PTA? 

Apply at https://form.jotform.com/221748846538166. 

Grant Questions 

1. What are the top three community goals for the school’s administration? 
2. Describe the community outreach or day of service program the PTA wants to host. Include the location, date, time, and goals of the event(s), supplies, volunteers needed, and any other details. 
3. What are the top three challenges for the group, nonprofit, or agency that you are trying to support?
4. How will the program be publicized to parents, families, and the community before and after the event?

Application Deadline: February 28, 2023

Quantity Offered: 2

The Creative Teacher Grants support creative, innovative, and fun programs or projects for students. Grants may fund any activity or material which supports student enjoyment, wonder, and engagement.

Apply at https://form.jotform.com/221796420623152

Questions

1. What will the project accomplish? 
2. Which and how many students will the project serve? 
3. How will the project specifically benefit the students?
4. What is fun, creative, and innovative about the project?
5. What are the complete details of the project?
6. How will the project be publicized to parents, families, and the community before and after the project?

Application Deadline: January 20, 2023 

Quantity Offered: 20

The National PTA Virtual Legislative Convention Grants pay the registration fee for PTA members to virtually attend the National PTA Legislative Convention (LegCon). LegCon is an annual conference where PTA leaders join forces to influence Congress in Washington, DC. The first day is all about introducing the priorities for the year and giving background information. The second day is reserved for meetings with members and staffers.

Apply at https://form.jotform.com/221776439055159.

Questions

1. How many people want to attend LegCon?
2. What is/are the name(s) and current PTA positions (if applicable) of those wanting to attend LegCon?
3. What are the advocacy goals of the Local PTA Unit?
4. How will the knowledge from LegCon be shared with parents, families, and the community after the convention? 

Application Deadline: February 28, 2023 

Quantity Offered: 20

The National PTA Virtual Convention Grants pay the registration fee for PTA members to virtually attend the National PTA Convention. Attendees will be delegates representing Louisiana PTA. Experience all that National PTA does behind the scenes for the children of our country. It is an incredible opportunity! 

Apply at https://form.jotform.com/221787416402152.

Questions

1. How many people want to attend 2023 National PTA Virtual Convention?
2. What is/are the name(s) and current PTA positions (if applicable) of those wanting to attend 2023 National PTA Virtual Convention?
3. What are the goals of the Local PTA Unit?
4. How will the knowledge from 2023 National PTA Virtual Convention be shared with the parents, families, and community after the convention?