How Your PTA Can Help Other Units: Donate to Our Grants Program

One of our goals for the 2024-25 school year is to create more equity between PTA units in Wake County.  We have some units with little to no funding, and other units with generous funds.

If your PTA is interested in helping a struggling PTA with family engagement events or DEI work, consider donating to the Wake County PTA Council’s grant program.  This is another great way to help all our students in the community.  If you are interested, contact our Treasurer Elizabeth Skibbe at treasurer@wakepta.org.

When applying, please note the following:

• In your application, be specific about how the money will be spent.  For example, it is not enough to say that you will use the money for your school’s STEM night.  What materials will you be purchasing for the event?

• Priority will be given to Title I schools and schools with lower budgets.

• Innovative ideas are also encouraged.  We want to sponsor new programs at your schools or if you are asking for funds for an existing program, how will the grant money help you achieve MORE this year.

• Your PTA unit must be in compliance to receive a grant.

• You will need to provide a copy of your approved PTA budget for the 2024-25 school year.

• No more than 50% of the grant can be used to provide funding for snacks/food/beverages for a PTA event. 

• Units will need to purchase items and request reimbursement from Wake PTA.  Checks will be written to PTAs, not individuals.

• Your unit will need to provide a summary explaining how the funds were used and any measurable results.  We want to share your great work with other units in the county!