Apply for a micro grant from the SES PTSA!

All SES community members, including students, teachers, staff, families and social groups.

This year’s fund requests should be between $50-$500. Overall, we have $5,000 available for this year. For larger projects, please contact the PTSA about fundraising ideas. 

Fill out and submit the Online Form and a Budget Template.

A volunteer-led committee will evaluate the proposals according to the following criteria. The committee will make recommendations to the PTSA board, who will make final decisions on allocation of funds. 

• Does the proposal benefit the broader Sunnyside community? 
• Is the project in line with the Sunnyside mission? 
• Are there other sources of funds or supplies available?
• Is the request for a reasonable amount of funds in line with the goals of the project? 
• Is the project doable – is it realistic with the available resources?

Examples of eligible projects:

• Materials to support a playground mural or art project.
• Supplies for a special class project that benefits the broader community or current and future students.
• Supplies or food for an event that is open to members of the SES community or benefits current and future students.
• Items that are needed by the broader school community.

Examples of successful funded projects:

• Paint and supplies for playground murals and street murals.
• Band-aids and ice packs for the health room.
• A chest freezer for the community kitchen.
• Folding chairs for the Maker Space.
• School vacuum cleaners.
• Decorations for middle school dances.
• A mini fridge for teachers and staff to use in the office.
• Coffee/tea air pots for the whole community.
• A set of classroom dictionaries.
• New classroom rugs.
• Water quality testing supply kits.

Examples of projects that might not be eligible: 

• An extra field study or guest speaker for a class. Check with the Field Study coordinator first – there are other funds available for this.
• A small group of friends going out to eat. Doesn’t benefit the broader community.
• One OBOB team wants a set of books just for their team. Doesn’t benefit the broader community.
• A huge full-scale remodel of the playground. Too big and not realistic with the amount of money available.
• An art project that uses materials already available at Sunnyside. Other sources are available.

Other sources of funding for special projects or experiences: 

• Field studies – check with the Field Study coordinator first. 
• Field trips (fun, not educational related, like Oaks Park) – get donations from the classroom parents first then contact the office for additional GoFund $ to fill equity gap.
• Classroom supply funds (Each classroom teacher gets a small budget at the beginning of each year. Did you use your allotted funds yet?) – check with Michelle in the office first.
• Other sources of supplies – neighborhood Buy Nothing groups, asking for donations from local businesses, etc.

Email microgrants@sesptsa.org for more info.