The John Read Middle School PTA is excited to continue its Teacher Grant Program for the 2026-2027 academic year. This program is designed to support classroom projects and creative learning ideas. It is one of the simplest ways to turn a great concept into something that directly benefits students.

If you are a teacher at JRMS and have an idea that could use a little extra support, this is for you! Here are the basic rules:

• Must be a current member of the JRMS PTA.

• Grants up to $200 (For special projects, staff can pool grant requests for consideration of larger expenditures).

• You may request multiple grants, but the combined individual total may not exceed $200.

 

Sometimes it only takes a small grant to make a big impact in the classroom. ​These grants can be used for programs, projects and activities that fall within the scope of the school curriculum. 

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To request grant funding, staff members should submit a completed Grant Application Form, signed by both the staff and the Principal. The application may be left in the PTA mailbox in the school office. 

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Questions may be directed to JRMSPTAinfo@gmail.com.

 

Criteria:

• To be eligible for grant funding, all applicants must be a member of the PTA in good standing.

• Click here to join the JRMS PTA.

• The program/event/purchase in need of funding must be relevant to the curriculum and must enhance new or current curriculum goals or the activities of a school-related club.

• Grant funds may not be used toward PTA-sponsored programs.

• Grant funds can only be applied for the purpose described in the application and not re-directed to supplement other programs, classroom endeavors or field trips.

• Some funding decisions may be made at the discretion of the Redding Board of Education.

• Funding for gift certificates is not permitted.

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Click here for more information and to access the application.​