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Recognition and Support for Your PTA

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.


Grants and Awards Portal

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Program funding made these events at schools throughout the country possible. Read more examples of past grantee successes and #HowWePTA!

 

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

 

2026 Outstanding Advocacy Awards

Sept. 8 – Nov. 7, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PST

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 four categories:

  • Outstanding State PTA Advocacy Award
  • Outstanding Local PTA 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 2026.

 

2026 Jan Harp Domene Diversity and Inclusion Awards

Sept. 8 – Nov. 2, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PST

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 (2024-25) can apply. Awardees will be honored during National PTA’s Annual Convention in June 2026. They will receive a $1,000 cash award along with a trophy and certificates, along with further opportunities for recognition.

 

2025-2026 Center for Family Engagement Healthy Minds Fellowship

Sept. 12 – Nov. 2, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PST

National PTA invites PTA leaders committed to supporting mental health efforts in school communities to apply for the Center for Family Engagement Healthy Minds Fellowship—a 12-month cohort beginning January 2026 for PTA leaders to expand mental health knowledge and leadership. Five fellows receive $1,500 stipend. The fellows will use the learning they gain in the fellowship to:

  1. Co-develop and implement an action plan around a problem of practice related to mental health and document progress throughout the fellowship.
  2. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Healthy Minds initiative by helping to improve mental health, wellness and the Healthy Minds program.
  3. Conduct train-the-trainer Healthy Minds initiative workshops to PTA audiences.

Eligibility: Active PTA leader in good standing who implemented National PTA Healthy Minds program within past three years.

Time Commitment

  • Monthly cohort meetings
  • 2-4 hours of independent work monthly
  • Available for one-on-one support

Applications due Sunday, Nov. 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT

Review the scoring rubric to understand what you should include in your written or video responses. 

 

Happy Coffee Pod Donation Opportunity

Oct. 7 – Oct. 14 at 11:59 p.m. ET

National PTA teamed up with Happy to provide teachers and staff with free Happy coffee pods. If awarded, your PTA will receive 7,000+ Happy coffee pods.

You MUST be a local, district, council or region PTA in good standing with your state PTA to apply!

The shelf life of the coffee pods is through March 2026. When applying, please consider sharing the coffee pods with other PTAs in your area.

 

Kidde Alarm Donation Opportunity

Oct. 7 – Oct. 14 at 11:59 p.m. ET

National PTA teamed up with Kidde to provide families with free smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms. If awarded, your PTA will receive ~160 alarms (80 smoke alarms and 80 Carbon Monoxide alarms). You MUST be a local PTA at elementary school in good standing with your state PTA to apply!

 

State PTA Capacity Building Funding

Aug. 20 through Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m. PDT

National PTA is offering a funding opportunity made possible with non-dues revenue from corporate funders. This opportunity will provide $10,000 for up to 10 state level PTAs to support capacity building to increase mission, membership, leadership development and/or organizational effectiveness during FY2025-2026.

National PTA Membership and Field Service Staff will be available to provide support for state PTA leadership teams throughout the application process and there will be several opportunities for funding cohorts to meet to share successes and challenges during the funding cycle. Review Frequently Asked Questions and the application judging rubric for more information.

All questions regarding the State PTA Capacity Building funding opportunity can be sent to Membership@PTA.org.

Note: If your PTA is affiliated with a public or private school, Special Education PTA (SEPTA), community PTA or school district, you are not eligible for this state PTA level funding. The only PTAs who can apply for this grant are the 54 affiliated state PTA congresses. Please contact Membership@PTA.org if you have any questions about your eligibility. 
 

Fall 2025 National PTA Program Grants

Aug. 20 through Sept. 24 at 11:59 p.m. PDT

National PTA, with the support of our generous sponsors, is pleased to offer over $1M to PTAs to help conduct programs in school communities. By answering only a few questions, your PTA can be eligible for $1,250 or more in program funding. There are a variety of available opportunities in the areas of STEM, the arts, digital safety, healthy lifestyles and more. While National PTA programs are free, funding can help cover the costs of custodial services, childcare, food, transportation and translation services to ensure all families can participate.

Before submitting your application, we suggest you carefully review the funding descriptions below; program implementation and eligibility requirements; associated program pages; and rubric that will be used to score your application. Please note that PTAs selected for funding must complete the below general requirements in addition to grant-specific requirements.

Applicants are welcome to provide video links or submissions in languages other than English. Please submit one application per PTA. Reach out to Programs@PTA.org if any accommodations are needed.

General Program Grant Requirements
  • Sign an award agreement in the National PTA grants portal by Nov. 18, 2025, to agree to the terms of your PTA’s grant.
  • Provide your PTA’s bank account information (ACH). National PTA provides grant funds electronically to your PTA bank account.
  • Provide your anticipated program event date.
  • Participate in one of the mandatory orientation webinars Nov. 12, 2025, or Nov. 20, 2025.
  • Complete the National PTA program using the resources provided during the 2025-2026 school year within the date range for your awarded program.
  • Share National PTA’s program survey with participants upon completion of the program.
  • Submit end of program feedback in the grants portal within 10 days of program completion—including program date, attendance numbers, three photos of families engaged in your awarded program and a brief narrative.

Here's what’s offered this year:

Funding Guarantee for PTAs/PTSAs Serving High School Students

Any high school PTA/PTSA serving families and students in 9th-12th grade that is not selected to receive funding for a National PTA program will be guaranteed to receive a $100 contribution from National PTA to offset the costs to run a National PTA program within their school community.

PTA Connected: Build Up and Belong, Sponsored by Discord
This program is for high school students (13+) and their parents/caregivers. 20 local PTAs/PTSAs will be selected and each will be awarded $2,000 in funding. Build Up and Belong brings teens and their parents/caregivers together to explore the use of technology as a communication and relationship tool; discuss ways to build belonging and positive communities in our digital world; learn how to navigate privacy and safety on digital platforms; and have interactive conversations as a family about online scenarios, experiences and expectations. Learn more.
PTA Connected: Create with Kindness, Sponsored by TikTok

This program is for high school students (13+) and their parents/caregivers. Selected local high school PTAs/PTSAs will each be awarded $3,000 in funding (an initial payment of $2,750 and an additional payment of $250 after all grant requirements have been met). DCR/community/state PTAs or SEPTAs will receive $5,000 in funding. This program will bring high school families together for an open and interactive discussion with teens on their online experiences and equip families with practical information and resources to enhance online safety as teens use various digital platforms. PTAs who apply for this program are eligible to participate in add-on programming by agreeing to meet additional requirements. Learn more.

PTA Connected: Be Internet Awesome, Sponsored by Google

This program is for parents/caregivers of middle school students. 50 local PTAs will be selected and each will be awarded $1,500 in funding (an initial payment of $1,250 and an additional payment of $250 after all grant requirements have been met). Be Internet Awesome programs engage parents and caregivers in meaningful peer-to-peer conversations about raising children in an online world. Learn more.

PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go!, Supported by AT&T
This program is for parents/caregivers of elementary school students. 230 local PTAs will be selected, and each will be awarded $1,500 in funding (an initial payment of $1,250 and an additional payment of $250 after all grant requirements have been met). To be considered for funding, PTAs must hold their programs in-person. At-home programming will not be supported. Ready, Tech, Go! will help parents and caregivers navigate online challenges through meaningful peer-to-peer discussions about screen readiness and ways to promote healthy and responsible device use. PTAs who apply for this program are eligible to participate in add-on programming by agreeing to meet additional requirements. Learn more.
PTA Connected: The Smart Talk, Sponsored by Norton (Part of Gen)

This program is for students of all grades/ages and their parents/caregivers. 20 local PTAs will be selected and each will be awarded $1,500 in funding. All programs must be completed by the end of March 2026. The Smart Talk enables kids ages 5-17 and their parents/caregivers to collaborate in making household decisions and rules around device use, digital safety, privacy, communication and media. Guided by the dynamic programming of The Smart Talk tool, each family will create a personalized technology agreement based on their individual responses. Learn more.

STEM + Families Science Festival, Sponsored by Bayer Fund

This program is for elementary school students and their parents/caregivers. 40 local PTAs will be selected and each will be awarded $1,500 in funding. Science Festivals empower PTAs with resources to host hands-on, fun STEM experiences that bring students and families together and help families experience and explore activities in STEM. To be considered, PTAs must hold their programs in-person. Learn more. To be considered, PTAs must be located within a 55-mile radius of the following regions:

  • Arizona (Marana, Tucson)
  • California (Berkeley, Oakland, Oxnard, San Francisco, San Jose, San Ramon, Sacramento, Williams, Woodland)
  • Hawaii (Haleiwa, Honolulu, Kaunakakai, Kihei, Kunia)
  • Idaho (Soda Springs)
  • Illinois (Farmer City, Waterman)
  • Iowa (Ankeny, Boone, Des Moines, Grinnell, Huxley, Muscatine, Urbandale, Williamsburg)
  • Louisiana (Luling, St. Charles Parrish)
  • Massachusetts (Boston, Cambridge)
  • Missouri (Kansas City, St. Louis)
  • New Jersey (Morristown, Whippany)
  • Pennsylvania (Indianola, Myerstown, Pittsburgh, Saxonburg)
  • Puerto Rico (Juana Diaz) 
STEM + Families Propelling Our World
This program is for elementary school students and their parents/caregivers. 20 local PTAs will be selected, and each will be awarded $1,250 in funding. Propelling Our World provides hands-on engineering design challenges that bring students and families together and helps all kids experience and explore. Learn more.
Mary Lou Anderson Reflections Arts Enhancement, Sponsored by the Family of Mary Lou Anderson
This program is for all grades and ages. 2 local PTAs will be selected, and each will be awarded $1,250 in funding. Reflections helps students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life. Learn more.
PTA Healthy Minds, Sponsored by the New York Life Foundation
This program is for students of all grades/ages and/or their parents/caregivers. 75 local PTAs will be selected and each will be awarded $1,250 in funding. Healthy Minds supports PTAs in connecting their school community with mental health resources and programming. Learn more.