The PHS PTSA Grants Committee is charged with distributing designated funds in ways that will benefit the PHS community.
Since February 1997, over $40,000 has been awarded for over 90 projects.
The projects funded include... Batteries, charger and 3D printer pads for Robotics Club; balsa wood airplane kits for Science Olympiad; CD players for voice class and choirs; painting supplies for Mural Club, coin/bill sorters; Raku firing kiln for ceramics program; yoga activity cards and headphones for 12:1:1 classes; music composition workshop; tripod for teleprompters in Broadcasting Studio; and many others.
Eligibility Requirements
- All student groups, PHS committees, coaches, teachers, staff, and others who are part of the PHS communities can apply.
- Grant requests are reviewed according to the Grants Committee Guidelines.
Application Steps
Frequently Asked Questions
What amount can be requested?
- Any amount can be requested, however, funds are limited. The total budget for each grant season is approximately $1000. Past awards have ranged from $50 to $500. Fall grant awards must be spent by February 25, 2018
When will I be notified?
- Notifications regarding application decisions will be sent by Monday, November 19.
Questions?
Spring 2017 Grants Awarded:
Group Name
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Grant Description
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Awarded
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Penfield Model UN
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Funding to defray overall cost of Syracuse conference in November
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$200
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12:1:1 Living Environment
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Purchase of 10 Fidget Cubes
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$200
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PHS Main Office
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Purchase of Keurig Coffee Machine
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$129.95
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Grade 10 Administration Office
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Purchase of self-regulation tools
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$57.53
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Penfield SEPTA
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Funding to provide student scholarships to PHS senior applicants meeting requirements
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$150
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Fall 2016 Grants Awarded:
Group Name
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Grant Description
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Awarded
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First Robotics Team 1511
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Purchase of Power Patrol Batteries
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$400
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Penfield Model UN
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Funding to defray overall cost of Syracuse conference in January
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$200
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Mock Trial Team
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Purchase Mock Trial Handbook, binders and supplies
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$220
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12:1:1 Team
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Purchase ten yoga mats for student use in mindfulness exercises
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$183
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Fall 2015 Grants Awarded:
Group Name
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Grant Description
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Awarded
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Art Department: Ceramics Program
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Purchase supplies to build Raku Firing Kiln
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$50
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First Robotics Team 1511
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Purchase 2 Ekocycle Print Pads and 3 Power Patrol Batteries
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$467
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Penfield Model UN
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Fund to defray overall cost of Syracuse conference in January
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$200
|
Science Olympiad Team
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Purchase balsa wood airplane kits and fish feeding wand
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$172
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12:1:1 Team
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Purchase three sets of Yoga 4 Classroom Activity Cards
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$96
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Spring 2015 Grants Awarded:
Group
Name
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Grant
Description
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Awarded
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Academic Support Center
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Purchase of 50 ten-pocket plastic
folder to be used by students needing organization skills
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$250
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Voice Classes and Choirs
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Purchase of 4 new CD players to record
student performances onto CDs
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$172.80
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SEPTA
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Funding to provide student
scholarships to PHS senior applicants meeting requirements
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$100
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12:1:1 Living Environment Class
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Purchase of 10 pairs of Labsonic
LS-5750 headphones
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$100
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Life-Centered Education Post-Grad
Special Education Class
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Purchase full-size refrigerator for
classroom use in preparing lunches
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$321.84
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Fall 2014 Grants Awarded:
Group Name
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Grant Description
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Awarded
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Science Olympiad
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Model airplanes and supplies for Science Competition
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$165.96
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Music Dept
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Philharmonia and Symphony Orchestra, Workshop and Master Class with artist Laura Cortese and the Dance Cards
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$300
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Robotics Team
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Batteries and charger
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$500
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Spring 2014 Grants Awarded:
Group Name
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Grant Description
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Awarded
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TV Productions - Morning Show
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Video & power cables and a new tripod for teleprompter
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$300
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PHS Class of 2014 Senior Bash
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Music, Karaoke, and PA System
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$500
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