Grants
One of the missions of Hart PTSA is to assist teachers and staff in enriching and enhancing the academic environment of the students at Hart Middle School. In 2024-25, Hart PTSA funded $21,600 in grants to Hart teachers, staff, and students.
Who can apply?
Hart PTSA encourages grant applications from:
- Teachers
- Administrators
- Staff Members
- Club Sponsors
What is Hart PTSA looking for in a Grant application?
- Applicant must be a paid PTSA member for the current school year
- Applicant must obtain the approval of their Department Head before submitting the request
- Grants will be considered for teachers and staff when funding is not available through regular school/district sources
- The grant request must benefit more than just a few students during this school year
- The grant request should impact a wide variety of subject areas or grade levels
What Grants can fund
- Supplies, materials, and equipment (books, magazines, and newspapers)
- Support for school programs
- Instructional CDs, videos, and software
- Requests that impact under-served school groups or subjects
What Grants cannot fund
- Projects that benefit just a very few students, such as competition fees
- Direct payment of transportation costs, hotels, etc. (due to insurance limitations)
- Direct payments of salaries or substitute teachers' costs
- Personal gift cards for individuals
If Your Grant is Funded
Funds must be spent, and the following turned in to the PTSA Treasurer by May 15, 2026:
- A completed PTSA Payment Authorization/Request For Reimbursement Form, together with receipts, invoices, or office-generated purchase orders
- A short statement and/or photo describing the positive impact made by the grant
Email: treasurer.hartptsa@gmail.com with any questions regarding reimbursements.
Grant Notifications and Questions
Applicants will be notified if the grant has been approved after the Hart PTSA Executive Board meets during the first week of every month.
Questions? Contact Hart PTSA Grants Committee Chair, Sandhya Raghava, at grant.ptsa.hartmiddle@gmail.com.
Grant Application Forms
Hart PTSA Grant Application Form 2025-26 - For Teachers, Staff Members, and Administrators
Hart PTSA Club Grant Application Form 2025-26 - For Club Sponsors