National PTA Awards Funding to Enhance Family Engagement Programs Nationwide
National PTA Awards Funding to Enhance Family Engagement Programs Nationwide
The National PTA is thrilled to declare the recipients of its latest round of funding aimed at enhancing family engagement across schools in the United States. A total of $70,000 has been allocated to support local PTAs working relentlessly to foster stronger family engagement and improve student success and well-being. This funding, part of National PTA's commitment to make a meaningful impact within the educational landscape, is vital in today's society where family involvement plays a crucial role in academic achievement.
Grant Recipients Overview
Fifteen local PTAs have been selected to receive the 2025-2026 Middle Ground Program Grant, each receiving $3,500. This initiative is made possible through a partnership with the New York Life Foundation and is hosted under National PTA's Healthy Minds initiative. Additionally, seven council PTAs have been chosen to receive the 2025-2026 Family Engagement Solutions Challenge Grant, which provides $2,500 for each. This funding is made feasible by the Overdeck Family Foundation and focuses on implementing evidence-based family engagement strategies across educational platforms.
Middle Ground Program Grant Recipients:
- - Cardozo Middle School PTSA (Mississippi)
- - Childers Middle School PTA (Oklahoma)
- - Churchill Jr High PTSA (Utah)
- - Donald S. Ray PTA (New York)
- - Great Bridge Middle School PTA (Virginia)
- - James Madison Middle School PTSA (Florida)
- - John Adams Middle School PTA (West Virginia)
- - Northern Guilford Middle School PTSA (North Carolina)
- - OW Holmes Middle School PTA (Virginia)
- - PHACT PTA (Connecticut)
- - Robert Driscoll Middle PTSA (Texas)
- - Santa Fe Parent-Teacher Association (California)
- - Silver Spring International Middle School PTSA (Maryland)
- - South Orangetown Middle School PTA (New York)
- - T.C. McCormick Jr Middle School PTSA (Texas)
Family Engagement Solutions Challenge Grant Recipients:
- - Broward County Council PTA/PTSA (Florida)
- - Chesapeake Council PTA (Virginia)
- - Durham Public Schools Council PTA (North Carolina)
- - Long Beach Council PTA (California)
- - San Diego Unified Council of PTAs (California)
- - Tulsa Council of PTAs (Oklahoma)
- - Yonkers Council of PTA/PTSAs (New York)
Purpose of the Grants
The Middle Ground Program Grant initiative aims to create supportive spaces in schools for grieving students, inspired by the New York Life Foundation's graphic novel, Lost in the Middle. Such spaces will encourage storytelling and peer connections while reinforcing a nurturing environment where students can express themselves freely in their times of grief. Recipients will receive comprehensive tools and resources, alongside the funding, as part of the New York Life Foundation's Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative.
Simultaneously, the Family Engagement Solutions Challenge Grant is tailored to enhance evidence-based engagement programs. Recipients will partake in a train-the-trainer model, allowing them to conduct trainings for school leaders and administrators about integrating these vital programs into their operation plans. If a participating school can implement these initiatives during the upcoming academic year, up to $5,000 in matching funds will also be available.
The Impact of Family Engagement
“PTAs perform invaluable work every day to address the essential needs of students, families, and schools. The partnerships forged between families and educational institutions are crucial for supporting our students' social, emotional, and academic successes,” commented Yvonne Johnson, the president of National PTA. She emphasized the importance of the grant recipients in advancing impactful strategies and programs that can lead to meaningful improvements.
With the growing emphasis on the mental well-being of students seen across educational policies, National PTA's Healthy Minds initiative is vital in providing families with resources to prioritize mental health, thereby contributing to the overall improvement of family dynamics within school environments. Furthermore, Family Engagement Solutions acts as an online platform for educational leaders, equipping them with the necessary tools to fortify family-school partnerships effectively.
For those interested in learning more about these initiatives or seeking to become involved, further information can be found on the PTA's website at PTA.org/HealthyMinds and FamilyEngagementSolutions.org.
In a landscape where family involvement continues to face challenges, the National PTA remains steadfast in its mission to provide critical resources that enhance educational experiences for students and assure a supportive community for all families.
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