CMMS PTSA Grants Guidelines and Process

Each year the Cougar Mountain Middle School PTSA awards grant money to teachers and staff for curriculum and student educational support. These grants are made possible from the generous donations the PTSA receives from families. Thank you to all of the families who donated to the PTSA and to all of the enthusiastic teachers who seek to add new enriching material and opportunities to the classrooms for our students.

Our mission is to build a welcoming and inclusive community by supporting students, families and the Cougar Mountain Middle School staff through programming, educational opportunities and advocacy for our students.

GRANT CRITERIA:

CMMS PTSA will consider any item, program, or activity that supports our mission. Grant applications may be submitted by teachers, staff, students, or parents. The Grants Committee will review applications meeting the following minimum criteria:

  • Does it foster student learning?

  • Will it have a long-term impact?

  • Does it strengthen our school community?

  • Does it reach a large number of students? 

  • Is the PTSA Grant the most appropriate funding source 

NON- FUNDABLE ITEMS:

  • Teacher salary or release time
  • Ongoing or annual funding needs
  • Money spent on programs, activities or supplies prior to grant award
  • Transportation expenses

APPLICATION PROCESS:

1)  Complete and submit your Grant Application by the deadline.

2)  Grant Committee reviews the applications and determines which grants to present to PTSA membership.

3)  Selected grant requests are presented and voted on at the PTSA General Membership Meeting.

4)  If approved, PTSA Treasurer will provide the check to grant recipient, upon receipt of appropriate invoices or purchase orders. 

5)  Recipients must provide a program update to the PTSA after implementation of grant.

 

TIMELINE:

 

Grant Application Deadline:                                            

CMMS PTSA GMM Vote:

FALL:       October 15, 2024

WINTER: January 15, 2025

SPRING:  March 15, 2025

November 2024

February 2025

April 2025


Questions? Contact CMMS PTSA Treasurer

 

Previous CMMS PTSA Grants - $4,155.00

Year Program/Project  Applicant Approved
2024-25 2024 Autor Visit - Dan Gemeinhart Ms. Berry $400.00
2023-24 Nystrom Atlas US History Pack program materials for 8th grade social study Ms. Miele  $1,246.00
2023-24 Falcon Mascot All school $509.00
2022-23 Falcon Festival - End of Year Celebration for 6th and 7th graders All school   $2,000.00