Jan Harp Domene Diversity and Inclusion Award
Jan. 12 – March 14, 2020
The purpose of the Jan Harp Domene Diversity and Inclusion Award contest is to recognize PTAs that are dedicated to the needs of all families represented in their schools. The contest acknowledges PTAs that develop practices that are inclusive and equal for all families and that result in positive change. All diversity and inclusion efforts must be from the previous calendar year (2020).
Healthy Hydration Grants, Sponsored by Nestlé Waters North America
November 2 – 24, 2020
30 local PTAs will be awarded a grant of $1,000 each sponsored by Nestlé Waters North America, together with its national brand Nestlé® Pure Life®, to educate families about the importance of drinking water. $500 will be awarded to 10 local PTAs who participated in the Healthy Hydration program in the 2019-2020 school year, providing an opportunity for these PTAs to advocate for health improvements in their school communities. Grant winners will be announced on December 18th.
PTA Connected Smart Talk Conversation Grants, Sponsored by TikTok and NortonLifelock
November 2 – 24, 2020
40 local PTAs will be awarded a grant of $1,000 each sponsored by TikTok and NortonLifeLock to foster PTA Connected Smart Talk Conversations within their school communities. The Smart Talk is an interactive contract created by National PTA and NortonLifeLock that walks families through a series of guided questions to establish a digital safety conversation and then create a personalized family agreement. Grant winners will be announced on December 18th.
STEM + Families Science Festival Grants, Sponsored by Bayer
November 2 – 24, 2020
30 local PTAs will be awarded a grant of $1,000 each sponsored Bayer to help engage families in their school communities in science activities. The goal of the program is to make science more accessible and less intimidating to students and their families. Grant winners will be announced on December 18th.
STEM + Families Propelling Our World Grants, Sponsored by Huntington Ingalls Industries
November 2 – 24, 2020
30 local PTAs will be awarded a grant of $1,000 each sponsored by Huntington Ingalls Industries to connect families with engaging STEM activities. The goal of the program is to inspire students and families to become more interested in STEM, and more specifically in the skilled trades, and eventually consider careers in these fields. Grant winners will be announced on December 18th.
Mary Lou Anderson ArtsEd Grants
November 2 – 24, 2020
Two local PTAs will be awarded $1,000 to administer student-centered programs that increase access to high quality arts learning experiences and new pathways for students to participate in National PTA’s Reflections program. The Mary Lou Anderson Reflections Arts Enhancement Grant opportunity places special emphasis on increasing access to arts education among at-risk and under-served students. Grant winners will be announced on December 18th.
PTA COVID-19 Relief Fund
June 1 – July 12, 2020
In moments of crisis, PTA is there working for our teachers, families and students. To help PTAs across the country support their school communities in need, National PTA has partnered with social media app TikTok to create the PTA COVID-19 Relief Fund. We are awarding $550,000 in funding to help PTAs meet the most pressing needs of their school community during the ongoing pandemic. Funds can be used to maintain existing programs or start new ones, such as helping families that are food insecure, supporting mental health programs, providing distance learning resources or helping with technology costs so students can continue learning online at home.