The SELS PTC has established a Grant Program to provide access to funds that directly support the enhancement of student learning and teacher enrichment.

HISTORY
A primary function of the PTC is to raise and distribute funding; grant funding supports items that are generally outside the parameter of the SELS board, school budget, and alternative funding sources. This includes (but not limited to):

  • Classroom Support
  • Performing / Visual Arts
  •  Extracurricular Activities
  •  Individual Student Sponsorship
  • Community Development
  • Campus Improvement
  • Teacher Enrichment

PROGRAM POLICY
The PTC will distribute grants via three granting cycles per school year, each with a cap of 33% from the overarching Grant Account. Submission deadlines will be communicated at the beginning of each school year, if designated funds per grant cycle are not requested / distributed, they will roll into the next grant period.

CATEGORIES
There are two main categories and four subcategories for the Grant Program:

  1. Responsive Grant Program
    • Scholarships (designated for students experiencing financial hardship that limits participation in community programs and activities)
    • Crews (supports classroom activities)
    • School (supports school infrastructure and all-school enrichment)
    • Clubs (supports clubs and other extracurricular activities)

2. Teacher Enrichment (supports educator enrichment and self education)

PROCESS

  1. Complete the Funding Request form (with attachments as needed). The application can be downloaded here: PTC Funding Request Application and submitted to: ptc@truckeecharterschool.org
  2.  Submit by the following deadlines:
    • October 1
    • February 19
    • May 1
  3. Once the Funding Request form has been submitted, it will be reviewed at the following fund review meeting. You are encouraged to attend the meeting and present your request (bring supporters — parents, students, teachers).
  4. The application will be reviewed and approval status will be sent within two weeks following the meeting. The school Director will also review and approve to ensure there are no conflicts of interest. Final approval is at the discretion of the PTC executive committee.
  5. The approved project must be implemented and completed by the end of the school year (unless otherwise noted). Grant funds do not carry over into the next school year (May applications will be for summer funding OR fall semester – August through October). If the grant is not implemented and completed during the school year, any monies received for uncompleted grants must be refunded to the PTC and will be returned to the general fund.