Alabama Parent Teacher Association

10/14/2026

We hope your PTA/PTSA applied for one or more of the National PTA grant opportunities that closed last night! If not, or if you’re ready for another opportunity, here’s a new one for our middle and high school PTA/PTSAs.

Applications close October 19.
🔗 Apply: PTA.org/Grants

Are you a leader of a middle/high school PTA/PTSA looking for a new grant opportunity? This grant will provide $5,000 to PTA/PTSAs who want to expand their capacity for youth-adult partnership and leadership. Applications are open at PTA.org/Grants and will close at 11:59 p.m. PT, Oct. 19.

10/13/2026

Tonight’s the last night! 💰
Alabama PTAs, don’t miss the opportunity to explore National PTA funding that could help bring even more to your school community. Be sure to apply before tonight’s deadline!

🔗 Explore National PTA Grant & Award Opportunities:
https://www.pta.org/home/run-your-pta/Awards-Grants

💰 Could a little extra funding help your PTA do even more this school year?
National PTA offers grant and award opportunities that can help PTAs bring programs, resources, family engagement opportunities, and more to their school communities.
Take a few minutes to see what’s available and what might be a good fit for your PTA. You never know what opportunities may be waiting for your PTA!
The next Program Funding Application Period opens September 15, 2026.
🔗 Explore National PTA Grant & Award Opportunities:
https://www.pta.org/home/run-your-pta/Awards-Grants

10/01/2026

It’s that time of year, College Free Application Week next week.

09/30/2026

Every two years, National PTA establishes its national public policy priorities, focusing on the issues that matter most to students and schools, families, and communities across America. These public policy priorities then guide our association's policy, advocacy, and government affairs work to ens...

09/28/2026

4⃣ Four days to initiate payment to Alabama PTA in order to qualify for Early Bird. https://www.alabamapta.org/submit-membership
4⃣ Four Days to complete the form for Golden Apple and initiated dues payment. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKgn1iw1_puDmlo0F6HG8KDl5npsHgkM7wWv-QE24Co2nL7g/viewformusp=sharing&ouid=101207172526576463734

More information on Membership Awards here: https://www.alabamapta.org/membership-awards

09/26/2026

💰 National PTA Grant Opportunity

National PTA is offering funding to eligible PTAs to host programs focused on STEM, healthy lifestyles, the arts, and student engagement. If you are a newly chartered PTA, this is a great opportunity to apply for funding and expand the impact your PTA is making in your community!
https://www.pta.org/home/run-your-pta/Awards-Grants?_zs=xCOrf&_zl=E6t75

Local, district/council/region, and special interest PTAs can apply for funding for National PTA programs and youth capacity-building opportunities September 15 through October 13.

What You Need to Know
💵 More than 200 PTAs will receive $1,500–$5,000 in funding during the 2026–2027 school year.
💡 Use the funding to host programs that engage students and families around issues that matter to them and strengthen the work of PTA.
✍️ No grant-writing experience is required! The streamlined application includes a video response option, making it possible to apply in just a few minutes.

👉 Learn more and apply by Tuesday, October 13, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
https://www.pta.org/home/run-your-pta/Awards-Grants?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=PTA&_zs=xCOrf&_zl=F6t75

❓ Have Questions?
National PTA is offering one more Q&A session:
Wednesday, September 30 | 8–9 p.m. ET — Register here
https://events.zoom.us/ev/AnykVVYI6PuiLFn2oGn9j_HSEkWr5WCQRbk6mqCw10c-cbx8Cbw9~AnU3Lf3SKS5UO6EaRJde-XPTHPs3yidjDRvfa_qGERlYVK0R0LsZIQ2iiw

You can also send questions to [email protected].

Don’t be afraid to apply! Take advantage of the Q&A session, learn about the opportunities, and consider how your PTA could use this funding to create a meaningful experience for your students and families.

National PTA offers awards or grants to honor or support PTAs. Grant-funded program opportunities available. We provide the blueprint, you plan the local program. Use our flexible funding to meet your local needs. All PTAs in good standing are welcome to submit an application for the grant opportuni...

09/25/2026

How exciting for Adamsville Elementary PTA. We love their message included with their entry.

They heard about this fundraising opportunity on our post a few weeks ago showcasing different fundraising ideas, entered the drawing and won!

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1H38N1A5Ee/?mibextid=wwXIfr