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Throughout the year, National PTA offers awards and grants to honor or support PTAs as they engage families, support student success, improve the health and safety of students and families, increase access to arts education or celebrate advocacy and diversity. The application process for our opportunities is easy, and the support or recognition your PTA could receive will have a lasting impact in your work and community. 

Below is where you’ll find an overview of what support and recognition opportunities are currently available. Remember, even if your PTA is not selected for an available opportunity, there are other ways to receive assistance and acknowledgement in your PTA’s work.

National PTA is committed to promoting and encouraging diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our commitment to every child. In addition to evaluating the merits of each application, geography, need, and other criteria may be considered to ensure a robust and diverse pool of awardees.

Active Funding & Awards

 

Learn about and apply for the following opportunities:


Previous Funding & Awards
 


Grants and Awards Portal

Please note: Click “View Your Submissions” in the upper right corner of the portal to access and manage your applications.



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National PTA's Youth Council

Dec. 5, 2024 through Jan. 17, 2025


National PTA’s Youth Council is intended to more meaningfully engage youth voices in digital well-being and safety efforts within PTA. Youth Council members will gain valuable leadership skills while contributing to National PTA’s digital safety initiatives. 

Youth Council members must meet the following criteria: 

  • Are between the ages of 13-17 during the 2024-2025 school year 
  • Be affiliated with a PT(S)A 
  • Be familiar with and have experience using TikTok 
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in school or elsewhere 
  • Understand the importance of digital safety 
  • Have permission from a parent or legal guardian to serve on the Youth Council if selected. 

By applying, you’re agreeing to: 

  • Participate in virtual trainings the week of February 18, 2025 
  • Be available to present at state conventions (expenses paid) 
  • Be available to participate in the National PTA Virtual Convention June 25-28, 2025 
  • Post about digital safety on TikTok 

Before beginning this application make sure you have the contact information for your parent/guardian and school. 

The application deadline is Jan. 17, 2025, at 11:59 PST. 

If you have any questions, please email JFreeman@PTA.org.  

 

National PTA Life Achievement Awards

Give the award of a lifetime. Give the National PTA Life Achievement Award—the highest honor from the nation’s largest child advocacy organization—to the person who daily lives out his or her commitment to children. Complete the Form or call (800) 307-4782 to submit your request.

 

Previous Grants and Awards

 

2025 Jan Harp Domene Diversity and Inclusion Awards

Oct. 11 – Nov. 24, 2024

The Jan Harp Domene Diversity and Inclusion Awards recognize PTAs that best demonstrate outstanding achievement in the areas of diversity and inclusion, as well as efforts to end discriminatory practices. The award is named after past National PTA President Jan Harp Domene who served from 2007-2009 and honors her deep commitment to furthering diversity and inclusion throughout all levels of PTA. The award is presented in three categories:

  • State PTA
  • District/council/region or community (e.g., special education, pride, school feeder pattern, etc.) PTA
  • Local PTA

PTAs in good standing who have made efforts to diversify their PTA, advance more equitable and just outcomes for students and families and/or create inclusive PTAs and communities in the past fiscal year (2023-24) can apply. Awardees will be honored during National PTA’s Annual Convention in June 2025. They will receive a $1,000 cash award along with a trophy and certificates, along with further opportunities for recognition.

 

2025 Outstanding Advocacy Awards

Oct. 11 – Nov. 12, 2024

The National PTA Outstanding Advocacy Awards honor state, local and individual PTA advocates for taking action to make a difference for the education, health, safety and well-being of every child. The award is presented to PTA advocates in five categories:

  • Outstanding State PTA Advocacy Award
  • Outstanding Local PTA Advocacy Award
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advocacy Award
  • Shirley Igo Advocate of the Year Award
  • Outstanding Youth Advocate of the Year Award

Awardees will be honored during National PTA’s Legislative Conference in March 2025.

 

State Capacity Building Funding Opportunity

Aug. 29 – Oct. 15, 2024

National PTA is offering a new funding opportunity made possible with non-dues revenue from corporate funders. This new opportunity will provide $10,000 for up to 10 state PTAs to support capacity building to increase mission, membership, leadership development and/or organizational effectiveness during FY2024-2025.

National PTA Membership and Field Service staff will be available to provide support for state PTAs throughout the application process and there will be several opportunities for funding cohorts to meet to share successes and challenges during the funding cycle.

All questions regarding the State Capacity Building Funding Opportunity can be sent to membership@pta.org.