Ninth District PTA Program Grants 2026-2027
The Ninth District PTA is offering Program Grants to unit and council PTAs/PTSAs to implement programs or events that support the PTA’s mission statement and goals. Please apply - it’s easier than you think! The Ninth District PTA Grant Program is partially funded with the $1 per member dues forwarded through channels. Grants are available for programs in the following areas at the unit and council levels: Advocacy, Health and Welfare, Parent/Student Education, and Parent/Student Involvement.
Ninth District PTA grants are a one-time funding source and individual awards will not exceed $750. If you are thinking “if we just had an extra $750 we could try this new program,” now is the time to act! Funds must be used or returned by May 31, 2026. All requested paperwork must be completed and included for an application to be considered. The PTA applying for the grant must have association approval for the program. Examples of recent programs that have been funded: Art night for students and families, furnishings for a mental health “chill space” open to all students, supply closet for toiletries and clothing open to all students, 8-week program on World Music, school garden or orchard, and student lunch clubs.
The deadline for grant applications is noon on Friday, October 23, 2026. Please submit the application to the Ninth District PTA via email to communityconcerns@ninthdistrictpta.org OR online via Google Forms by going to this link: Click Here to Apply for the Ninth District PTA Program Grants 2026-2027 . You may also print and mail your application and supporting documents to the Ninth District office at 6401 Linda Vista Rd, Annex A, San Diego CA 92111 to be received by Oct 23, 2026. Ninth District PTA will not consider applications received after the deadline. You may print the application that follows to send by mail.
Grant recipients must:
- Submit a report detailing the project’s initial goals, outcomes, expense report, photos (and video if possible,) AND any remaining funds no later than May 31, 2027. The Ninth District PTA Grant Committee will select grant recipients and the decision of the committee is final. Ninth District PTA will notify each grant award recipient by October 30, 2026. Grant recipient names will be included in the Ninth District PTA Annual Meeting/Founders’ Day program.
Criteria
- Your PTA/PTSA must be in Good Standing; i.e., required officers, minimum number of membership dues paid and insurance paid. The due date for insurance falls after the grant application deadline this year. We recommend that you pay your insurance as soon as the insurance payment portal opens and via ACH for immediate credit. If the insurance is not paid by the due date, the Ninth District PTA will request the PTA to return the grant funds.
- The PTA applying for the grant must sponsor the program or event.
- Only one completed application will be accepted from each unit or council.
- No payment of salaries or purchase of equipment will be considered.
- No grants will be awarded for Grad Night or Disaster Preparedness materials.
- Honoraria for program speakers may be listed as grant expenses.
- New programs/events, high percentage of students or community served, and financial need to be given strong consideration by the committee.
If you have any questions, please contact Betsy Mueller at communityconcerns@ninthdistrictpta.org or 619-838-1500.