Grants are OPEN through January 24th

GRANT OVERVIEW

Our primary objective is to support YOU in the work you're doing in your classroom or with clubs or teams to enhance the educational experience of FBMS students.

FUNDING USES

Grant funds are intended for purchases that will have a bigger, lasting impact on students and the FBMS community. Some examples include: 

  • Hard assets that benefit current and future students

  • Speakers / field experts

  • Field trips, with approval from FBMS administration

  • Conferences and training, with approval from FBMS administration

What we are unable to fund via grants:

  • Items already funded through other PTO initiatives, the school, the district, or booster club

  • Consumables and supplies with a short life span

  • Sport and club sponsors should work with their booster clubs/parents/etc. for fundraising and financial support

GRANT AMOUNTS

  • No minimum or maximum (up to the annual budget)

  • Teacher Grant Fund for 2025-26 is $15,000, and applications will close once fully allocated

  • Grants in previous years have ranged from $300-$2,000

TIMELINE

  • The application is open!

  • The spring submission deadline is January 24th

  • We will review the applications the week of January 26th and respond to you the first week of February

PURCHASE PROCESS

  • Do not make a purchase until you have been notified of approval

  • First option - FBMS PTO purchases (preferred) and coordinates to have the item(s) delivered to you, or

  • Second  option - Purchase yourself and submit for reimbursement via the FBMS  PTO Treasurer

  • It  is important to make sure you understand the guidelines and  requirements for reimbursement to ensure you are fully reimbursed in a  timely fashion.

Questions?  

Please email Grants Chair, at grants@fbmspto.org