The Drew Charter School PTA Grant program provides school staff (teachers, counselors, etc.) with financial support to enhance students’ educational experiences and the learning environment at Drew. Applications are accepted throughout the school year and are reviewed according to the schedule outlined below. 

Who is eligible? 
Any faculty & staff member sponsoring a school-approved student program is eligible. Student applications must be co-sponsored by a staff member who will be responsible for the funds. All applications must be approved by the academy principal of the applicant prior to submission. 

What can the grant be used for? 
Grants can be used to fund any experience, project, program, or idea that will directly or indirectly enhance the learning environment for Drew students in alignment with the school’s mission. Preference is given to projects that demonstrate alignment with the school’s current strategic plan and/or vision for equity.

 

Examples of fundable expenses include materials and supplies, expenses for teacher training, costs associated with services provided to students or staff, and any other fees that may be associated with providing an experience or enriching the learning environment. Examples of expenses that are not appropriate for this grant would include travel expenses for a student trip, stipends for Drew teachers, student rewards/incentives, or food for staff or students. Grants may be used to cover a funding gap in projects and activities that are partially funded through other sources (ie: Drew CARES). Feel free to reach out in advance to check on the appropriateness of a request. 

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All applicants are required to use the funds as described in the application, within the time outlined

in the application (for the current school year). 

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Who awards the grant? 
A committee of the PTA (comprised of teachers, parents, Drew CARES and the Head of School) reviews grants to make determinations. If revisions are needed, the application can be re-submitted for re-evaluation according to revision guidelines provided by the committee. Any staff member can reapply for a different proposal if denied but will not be awarded two grants in the same fiscal year. 

What is the timeline for application? 
Applications are accepted once a semester according to the schedule outlined below. All applicants receive verification of submission through email.

 

Spring 2026 Semester: 

Feb 1-28th Application window open

March 16th - Grant award notifications

May 15th - Reimbursement form deadline

 

Fall 2026 Semester:

Sept 1-30th application window open

Oct 23rd - Grant award notifications

Dec 31st - Reimbursement form deadline

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How do I apply? 
1. You will need to get a pre-approval from your academy principal. Please submit a summary or description of your proposal to your academy principal and obtain permission (via email) to apply for funding. This permission ensures that if funded, you have the necessary permissions to implement the project as described in your application. The principal may ask you to clear your project with Drew Operations, IT, or other staff.

 

2. After being cleared by your academy principal, you can start the PTA grant application form (below). NOTE: You will need to upload a copy of the email or written approval, from your academy principal in the online application - to confirm that all permissions have been cleared. 

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3. If you need assistance completing the application, please contact Elise Chappell at elise.chappell@drewcharterschool.org