Community Grant Program

Community Grant Application

The Cedar Mill PTC Community Grant Program provides funding to support projects and initiatives that further the PTC’s mission of supporting the teachers, students, and families of Cedar Mill Elementary School.

The program is open to Cedar Mill staff and students who propose thoughtful, well-defined initiatives that directly support classroom learning, student enrichment, and community engagement.

Eligibility: Individual teacher(s), teaching teams, support staff, students, or parents from Cedar Mill Elementary School.

Awarding of Funds: The community grant budget for the current 2025-2026 school year is $20,000. 

Applications will be reviewed by the PTC Board and presented at each PTC Community Meeting – March 10, 2026 and May 19, 2026 – for additional discussion. Applications must be received no later than two weeks prior to the meeting date. (Applications with time-sensitive requests may be considered by the PTC Board in between meetings. Please email president@cedarmillptc.org if you need a more immediate response.)

Process:

  1. Complete a Community Grant application form online.

  2. The Cedar Mill PTC Board, plus two staff members (if available), will carefully review all applications and will make a final decision concerning each application as recorded in the meeting minutes. Any decisions falling outside of the meeting schedule will be recorded by the PTC Secretary.

  3. The Cedar Mill PTC President will ensure that applicants are notified of the decision. 

Criteria:

The Cedar Mill PTC Board will consider the following when evaluating Community Grant proposals:

  • How does the proposed purchase or activity align with the educational or enrichment goals of the Beaverton School District, Cedar Mill Elementary School, and the Cedar Mill PTC?

  • How directly and meaningfully does the proposal impact students and classroom learning?

  • How many students will benefit, and what is the scope of impact (classroom, grade level, or school-wide)?

  • Is funding available from another source, or does this request fill a demonstrated need?

  • Is the proposal feasible and achievable within a reasonable timeline?

  • Are there ongoing or recurring costs associated with the request? If so, how will those costs be sustained?

Implementation Date: Grants awarded must be implemented during the school year they were approved.

Responsibilities of Grant Recipients:

  • Use the award for the purposes intended. Funding will be available only for actual expenditures, not to exceed the amount approved by the Cedar Mill PTC. 

  • All grantees must email president@cedarmillptc.org at least 2 photos showing what they purchased with the grant funds; ideally with the items being used by students. 

  • All purchases must be labeled property of Cedar Mill Elementary School and will remain at CMES, regardless of staff movement.

Questions?  Email president@cedarmillptc.org