Jeffco PTA Scholarships
Due: March 23, 2012
Jeffco PTA is proud to present scholarships to qualified Jefferson County students. Local PTAs in partnership with local businesses bond together to support local High School Seniors. All Contributions are greatly appreciated and 100% tax deductable. Jeffco PTA Scholarships will be awarded at the Annual Spring Fling at this year's Colorado PTA Convention. The following scholarships are awarded by Jeffco PTA:
Jeffco PTA University/College Scholarship (Up to $1,000)
Jeffco PTA Vocational/Technical Scholarship (Up to $1,000)
All Applications and Contributions must be postmarked by March 31, 2010
Mail Donations and Applications to:
Scholarship Committee
Jefferson County Council PTA
c/o Deb Macy
8486 W Woodard Dr
Lakewood, CO 80227
debmacy@comcast.net
For more information call 303-989-6059
Reflections Scholarship 2011-2012
APPLICATION MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MARCH 30, 2012
The full posting of the Reflections Scholarship has been posted in PDF format.Click Here for the full scholarship requirements.
Up to $1000.00 will be applied to tuition or books if chosen to receive this scholarship by the Reflections Committee.
Mail to: The Reflections Scholarship Committee
Jefferson County Council PTA
c/o Denise Bearden
10350 Dover St., D35
Westminster, CO 80021
Click Here to print off the official letter requesting a donation from your PTA towards this scholarship!
Westerra Grants for Jeffco Schools
With the new school year, the credit union is introducing a Westerra Grant Program to assist schools with activities and programs, such as field trips, supplies, workbooks, sports or other specific school needs. Average grant size will be approximately $400 - $700. Requests to Westerra (formerly Jeffco Credit Union) for this semester are due September 15, with grant funding in early October. Learn more at www.westerracu.com.
Nancy Bunte
Vice President, Marketing and Public Relations
Westerra Credit Union
Phone: 303-329-4511
nbunte@westerracu.com
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The Jefferson Foundation Funding
In April 2010, The Jefferson Foundation received applications for funding totaling more than $200,000 for more general grant support than was available. The Foundation continues to fundraise for programs benefiting Jeffco Public Schools students, but will not be accepting general grant funding proposals at the August deadline.
In the 2010-2011 school year, The Jefferson Foundation will provide funding for previously committed programs, Lights on After School programs and literacy programs. Please see “Special Initiatives” for more information on these available funds, including applications and deadlines.
What we fund: The Jefferson Foundation's mission is to support Jeffco Public Schools in preparing all students for a successful future. In 2010-2011, we are funding after school, athletics, activities and life skills programs that address our goals of closing achievement gaps and increasing graduation rates. Programs that do not specifically address these goals or that do not serve Jeffco Public Schools’ students, schools or staff will not be competitive for funding.
What we do not fund: The Jefferson Foundation will not usually consider proposals requesting funds for any of the following:
* School fundraising events such as fun runs, bake sales, silent auctions, etc
* Travel (The Jefferson Foundation will consider proposals for conference registration, but not airfare, hotel, per diem, etc.)
* Religious education
* Grants to individuals
* Research
* Technology purchases for individual classrooms (i.e. SmartBoards, laptops, etc.)
Grant size: Most grants from The Jefferson Foundation are between $2,000 and $7,000.
Click here for more information.
Mary Lou Anderson Reflections
Arts Enhancement Grant Program
Grant Overview
The Mary Lou Anderson Reflections Arts Enhancement Grant Program is designed to enhance arts education for students in the classroom or other learning environments through the introduction of new technologies, techniques, or methods; visiting artists; or other activities.
The grant program complements PTA’s long-standing commitment to quality arts education by providing funds to local PTAs to establish or enhance arts programs in one or more arts areas: visual arts, photography, music (including dance), and literature (including theater). A limited number of matching grants of up to $1,000 are awarded each year to local PTAs for student-centered programs focused on arts education.
Eligibility
The applicant must be a local PTA in good standing.
Timeline
DEADLINE EXTENDED! Applications are due by Friday, May 21, 2010. Funding decisions are expected to be made in August 2010. Grant recipients will be notified by phone or e-mail.
Grantees will be expected to complete their programs and expend their grant funds no later than April 30, 2011.
Online Submission
Applications must be submitted online only. No hard copy applications will be accepted. It is recommended that the narrative is typed out in a word processing document before entering it into the online system. Be sure to review the narrative then paste it into the appropriate text boxes in the online application form. Keep a copy of the narrative and the completed online application form for your PTA records. Applicants will be able to save their work in the online application form and come back to revise or complete it at a later time before submitting. After the application has been submitted, an e-mail will be sent to the applicant to confirm the application was received.
Reporting
Grantees must complete and submit a PTA Grant Report no more than 30 days following the completion of the grant or April 30, 2011, whichever is sooner. The report should be submitted to the Program Coordinator for Arts in Education, National PTA, via e-mail to Reflections@PTA.org or fax to (202) 289-6791.
A sample grant report will be available for reference at PTA.org or by contacting National PTA staff at Reflections@PTA.org or (202) 289-6790. Failure to submit a complete report in a timely manner may affect the grantee’s future grant funding eligibility with National PTA.
Matching Funds
This grant requires a dollar-for-dollar match of cash or in-kind contributions. The applicant’s total match value should be equal to the amount of funds requested in the application. Example: If the grant request is $975, it must be matched with $975 in other funds or in-kind contributions that will be used toward the proposed program, making the total program budget $1,950.
One or more letters documenting the sources and amount of match are required. These should be uploaded with the application. If matching funds are being provided by the applying PTA, a signed letter from the PTA president should be uploaded.
Restrictions on Use of Funds
Grant funds may not be used for any overhead costs. Overhead costs refer to the cost of doing business (rental of space, teacher salaries, utilities, etc.). Funds may not be used for capital improvements, construction, or the purchase of permanent equipment.
Funds may support the purchase of software and materials to teach or train students. These grants are awarded to enhance the classroom or other learning environment for students through activities; materials; the introduction of new technologies, techniques, or methods; visiting artists; or programs.
If the program design calls for the use of software or materials, the local PTA is responsible for storing this software or materials safely and keeping an inventory of these purchases. Documentation of this will be required in the grant report.
Grant Application Deadline
All applications must be completed and submitted by Friday, May 21, 2010. Apply online. (to come for 2011)
Contact
Questions about the grant program, the application, or funding decisions should be directed to the Program Coordinator for Arts in Education, National PTA, Reflections@PTA.org or (202) 289-6790.
