Louisiana PTA Creative Teacher / Healthy Minds / Day of Service Grants is sponsored by Louisiana PTA (affiliated with National PTA). Grants to local PTA units to support literacy, mental health, or service‑oriented projects; could support special‑needs inclusion via school‑based initiatives.

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LAPTA Grants and Application Links Grants from LAPTA support local PTAs and teachers in their efforts to advance our top priorities. This includes reading and literacy skills, mental health, community outreach beyond the school, creative teaching lessons, and child advocacy through legislative means. For complete details, see the LAPTA Toolkit: Awards, Grants, & Contests .

All PTAs must be fully affiliated with LAPTA to receive grants. Find other grant sources in this independent Grant Guide. ​ The LAPTA Contests and Grants Committee Chair is Misty Richmond ​ at Contests @LouisianaPTA.

org . The $750 LAPTA Literacy Grants help Local PTA Units host literacy programs at their affiliated schools. Literacy skills in Louisiana are unacceptably low, and LAPTA and National PTA are making literacy opportunities a priority for our children.

For program suggestions, see PTA. org Programs ​. Deadline: November 23, 2025 Announced: December 1, 2025 LAPTA offers Creative Teacher Grants to classroom teachers to fund creative, innovative, and fun programs or projects for students.

Grants may fund instructional and classroom materials, videos, parent involvement programs, or anything that supports student enjoyment, wonder, and engagement. The hope is that this grant will result in fun and enriching projects or opportunities for the students that would not otherwise have been possible.

$500 LAPTA Creative Teacher Grant Announced: April 14, 2026 The Day of Service Grants encourage Local PTA Units to reach beyond the school and into the community to make a difference. Where is there a need? Who needs the PTA?

February 17 is the National PTA Founders’ Day! How can you continue the legacy of PTA? Perhaps you could partner with other aligned non-profits or agencies who serve populations like foster kids, food insecurity programs, the elderly, a community library, or an animal shelter.

$500 Day of Service Grant Announced: April 14, 2026 The Healthy Minds Grants encourage Local PTA Units to host mental health activities, events, and programs. National PTA developed the PTA Healthy Minds Program to empower families to make mental health an everyday priority. See previous winners here , although the possibilities are endless.

Create your own new ideas for how PTA can support Healthy Minds in your community. Announced: April 15, 2026 National PTA has a big problem -- Who will get their $1,200,000 of grant funding this year? Can you help them out?

It’s easier than you think to make a difference in your school community. See LouisianaPTA. org/programs for ideas on how to use the funds.

Applications open August 20 and close on September 24. The PTA must be fully affiliated with Louisiana PTA to qualify. PLEASE take a few minutes to capitalize on this easy opportunity!

👉 Apply or get more details at PTA. org/grants . 💰 Grant amounts vary from $1,500 to $5,000!

✨ Application window opens August 20 and closes September 24. For many organizations, grant writing is the most important component of their fundraising strategy. When trying to secure funding for a nonprofit, it’s important to learn how to write a strong, successful proposal.

The best grant proposals are clear, organized documents that illustrate why your organization should receive funds from the grantor. First and foremost, know your audience and get to know the institution that is offering the grant. Consider its goals, values, and objectives.

Understanding these elements will help you demonstrate how and why your organization is a good fit. Research the eligibility expectations for each specific grantor and make sure you meet the minimum requirements. Compile a list of testimonials, recommendations, data sets, and success stories to include with your application.

Every grantor is different, but they all want to know their money is being used wisely. Tell a Compelling Story. Make sure all your answers work together to highlight your PTA’s strengths and mission or the reason why you’re here.

Share How the Grant Would Impact Your School Community. Identify an existing need in your school community and explain how the grant will address that need. Show Your Enthusiasm.

Say how the grant will provide an exciting opportunity for your school and PTA. Answer All Parts of the Question. Include concrete, detailed examples and explanations that expressly answer the questions asked.

Promote Family Engagement. Demonstrate how this grant will help you build stronger families in your community and encourage all families to attend your event. Get a Second Set of Eyes.

Ask someone to proofread your work for spelling, grammar, and clarity before submitting the application. Peek, Sean. “ How to Write a Grant Application for Your Organization ” USChamber.

com, February 5, 2021. Toolkit Sec 9.

Awards, Grants, and Contests 120 Summary of Awards, Grants, and Contests 121 Monthly Membership Challenges 121 Annual Membership Awards 122 Red Ribbon Week Safety Poster Contest 123 Reflections Theme Search Contest 124 Reflections Arts Program 125 Volunteer of the Year Award 125 Advocacy Award for PTAs or Students 126 $750 Literacy Grant Application 126 $750 Healthy Minds Grant Application 127 $500 Creative Teacher Grant Application 127 $500 LAPTA Day of Service Grant Application Toolkit Sec 9 Awards Grants Contests.

pdf 2024-25 LAPTA Grant Recipients LAPTA is so excited to announce our grant winners!!! Congratulations to the following PTAs for receiving a grant from LAPTA: The $750 Literacy Grant Winners are Woodlake Elementary PTA (Mandeville), ​A. C.

Steere Elementary PTA (Shreveport), Fairfield Fundamental Magnet PTA (Shreveport), and Mandeville High PTSA (Mandeville). The $750 LAPTA Healthy Minds Grant Winners are Captain Shreve High PTSA (Shreveport), Roseland Montessori PTA (Roseland), Sixth Ward Elementary PTA (Slidell) and Woodlake Elementary PTA (Mandeville).

The $500 LAPTA Creative Teacher Grant Winners are Herndon Magnet PTA (Shreveport), South Highlands Elementary Magnet PTA (Shreveport), Tchefuncte Middle School PTA (Mandeville), and Woodlake Elementary PTA (Mandeville). The $500 LAPTA Day of Service Grant Winners are Sixth Ward Elementary PTA (Slidell) and Woodlake Elementary PTA (Mandeville).

2024-25 National PTA Grant Recipients Congratulations to the following PTAs who won grant money from National PTA! We look forward to seeing what is accomplished with this grant money. As a reminder, there are free programs always available for anyone to use by National PTA.

​Caddo Magnet High PTSA in Caddo won the $1,250 PTA Wellness Fair Grant, sponsored by Walmart. Caddo Middle Magnet PTSA in Caddo won the $1,250 PTA Connected: The Smart Talk Grant, sponsored by Norton. Chahta-Ima Elementary PTA in St.

Tammany won the $1,500 Ready, Tech, GO! Grant, supported by AT&T. Covington Elementary PTA in St.

Tammany won the $1,500 Ready, Tech, GO! Grant, supported by AT&T. Fairfield Fundamental Magnet PTA in Caddo won the $1,500 Ready, Tech, GO!

Grant, supported by AT&T. Mandeville High PTSA in St. Tammany won the $2,000 PTA Connected: Build Up & Belong Grant, sponsored by Discord.

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