This program provides funding which is used to enrich and develop our existing curriculum, enhance the students’ learning experience and/or develop new initiatives in education.

Mini grants are to be used for special projects or enhancements that, in the discretion of the PTA, go beyond the school's budgeting scope. These projects include unique programs, new technology, special events, or creative educational tools or materials

The applicant must ensure that the money granted (a) is intended for a specific school-related project and (b) will be used within the school year it is granted in.

Furthermore, the initiative must benefit the school community as a whole. It is the applicant’s responsibility to explain the nature of the initiative in detail and quantify said benefit to the best of his/her knowledge.

Funding Guidelines

1. Applications for funding will be accepted from any member of the school community, including parents. The applicant must be a member of the Cider Mill PTA. A checkbox to confirm a teacher’s PTA membership has been added to this form. 

2. Applications must be fully completed. Incomplete applications will be returned.

3. Funding for projects or equipment included in the Board of Education budget will generally NOT be considered.

4. Funding should be distributed fairly both within grades and amongst all grade levels in the school as far as is practical and possible.  

5. Funding for small group programs may be considered if there is potential benefit to the larger school community. See point 1: It is the applicant’s responsibility to explain the nature of the initiative in detail and quantify said benefit to the best of his/her knowledge.

6. Applications must include ALL costs, including shipping, handling and taxes, to the extent that information is available. Estimates must be substantiated.

7. Monies cannot be disbursed without a purchase order, paid receipt or invoice. All items purchased with Gift and Mini-Grant funds become the property of Cider Mill School.

8. The Gift and Mini-Grant preview committee will review all applications, conduct an interview with the applicant(s) and present recommendations to the Cider Mill School PTA Board for voting at the next scheduled PTA meeting. The PTA meets monthly. Dates can be found on the Cider Mill web site calendar. Please submit applications at least 2 weeks prior to a PTA to ensure enough time for the review committee to meet.

Thank you for taking the time to submit your grant application and for providing our students with the best learning environment!    
Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Maureen Brown

(Gifts&Grants chair)

CMgiftsandgrants@gmail.com.