Griffin Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Application for Special Funding
The Griffin PTO seeks to support our school community by offering the opportunity for Griffin teachers, specialists, and other staff members to receive one-time funding to support an activity, item, or experience that benefits Griffin students and the community. We are welcoming requests for the 2026-27 school year during a discrete initial application period, which opens on November 12 and closes on November 27.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible?
All Griffin teachers, specialists, and staff members.
What types of proposals is PTO most interested in?
While PTO does not have a hard-and-fast list of criteria and requirements, we are most interested in projects with the following characteristics:
- Funding benefits a substantial number of children, rather than just a single, small group of students.
- Funding doesn’t represent an activity or item that is more appropriately provided by the School District (e.g., curriculum). (Please reach out to PTO or your school administrators if you are unsure).
What is the schedule for applying and when will I find out if my application was successful?
- November 12 – Application period opens
- November 27 – Application period closes
- January 15 – Notification of Decisions (decisions may be made by December 15 depending on the number of requests received)
Is this the only opportunity to apply for funding?
At this time, PTO is only planning for a single open period for funding requests during the 2026-27 school year. Depending on the number of applications received and amount of funding distributed, we may hold a second open funding request period in the Spring.
Is there a maximum limit that I may request?
We are not setting a maximum funding request amount for this opportunity. PTO is interested in supporting requests both large and small, while also hoping to maximize the number of students that benefit from this opportunity.
How much total funding is available?
PTO has set aside $5,000 for special requests in the 2026-27 school year. However, this funding may be spread out across multiple request opportunities, and PTO may elect not to spend the full budgeted amount on special requests if other needs arise.
