Grant Requests for 2025-2026 are OPEN through September 19th

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 fall submission deadline is September 19th
We will review the applications the week of September 22nd and respond to you by the first week of October
If funds remain available, we have a second and final Spring submission deadline

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.