The Staples High School PTA has earmarked a portion of the money it raises to fund enrichment projects proposed by the school community. Potential projects should enhance the current curriculum and student development, and cannot already be part of the current school budget. In general, funds will be used for start-up, pilot projects or special events on a one-time, annual basis.

The goal of the program is to fund or subsidize numerous projects covering the widest possible scope and number of students. As a result, projects may be competing for the money available. For that reason, the PTA reserves the right to select among projects that best represent the curriculum across departments and grades.   In order to give potential project sponsors general requirements and to fairly evaluate submitted proposals, the following criteria have been drafted and approved by the Staples High School PTA Executive Board.  Further updates will be distributed as they occur.

All WRECKER-GRANTS proposals should emailed to Diana Weller at dbweller1@sbcglobal.net. If you cannot email it, please place it in the Staples High School PTA mailbox and call Diana at 203-227-5416.

Criteria to Evaluate Applications:

Teachers, students (through Student Assembly or Club Advisors), and administrators may submit applications.

• Identify a project leader, class(es) or student group involved.
• Specify the time frame for the activity.
• Detail specific items requested with realistic estimates of costs.
• Specify the portion the application covers, if part of a larger project.
• Include a way to measure the outcome of the program.  

What will WGP funds cover?

• In general, funds are to be used for pilot, start-up projects, or special events that are not

currently part of the curriculum or of on-going nature.

• The project must not be funded in the current or next year's school budget.
• Funds are provided on a one-time, annual basis and must be used during the current school year.  If the project has multi­-year merit, the project sponsor will need to apply for funding each year or be wrapped into the school’s next year’s annual budget.  Subsequent year approvals are not guaranteed.
• WGP funds cover all costs associated with the project, including the costs of materials, equipment, guest speakers or presenters, excluding the provision of food.
• WGP funds can not be used to pay for parent, teacher, or other staff hours spent managing the project or attending the event.

What are some other considerations when writing the application?

• Priority will be given to projects that ultimately benefit the largest number of students.
• Project should encourage active student participation.
• Project should use resources efficiently and seek available resources first.
• All materials or equipment purchased with WGP funds are the property of Staples High School and must be used for the sole purpose intended.
   

• Costs cannot be paid by direct reimbursement, ONLY BY INVOICE OR PROOF OF PURCHASE.
• Checks to individuals will not be written without receipts.
• There will be no reimbursement for sales tax.
• Staples High School’s tax-free ID number is available for all purchases.
• Please submit the Request for Reimbursement form to the Staples PTA Treasurer.

Download and Print Out the Grant Request Form