Generous donations allow IM PTSA the ability to provide yearly individual All Staff Grants (up to $125) and  larger All School Grants. These individual grants help fund IMS staff purchases that enhance the learning experience.  All-School Grant support larger purchases such as school incentives and department needs. For a list of previously funded grants please contact the IMPTSA President. 

All Staff Grants 

Please follow these guidelines before applying for a Staff Grant.  

  1. Any staff member who requests an individual reimbursement grant MUST be a member of the IM PTSA.
  2. All staff grant reimbursements will be accepted from the first day of school until APRIL 1 of the current school year. Make sure you include your receipt(s).
  3. Bundling of staff grants is allowed on a case by case basis. If your department requires a larger amount than the total of your department "bundling" their individual grants, please apply for an All School Grant (see below).
  4. Requests larger than $125 should be requested as an All-School grant.

Please follow these guidelines for All School Grants:

  1. Larger than individual All Staff Grants, All School Grants strive to support all students and can be requested by any staff (member of IMPTSA) or general member of the IMPTSA.
  2. Fully complete the application form.
  3. Please have IMS Principal review and sign the grant request prior to submission.
  4. The IM PTSA Board will review submitted All School Grant requests. Follow up questions/clarifications then present for a vote at a PTSA General Membership meeting.  The PTSA president will notify you via email afterward if the grant is approved. 
  5. The PTSA Treasurer will provide a check to the appropriate party upon presentation of an invoice.

All-School Grants 

* The PTSA Board will consider any applications including an item, program, or activity that is compatible with the "Every Student, Every Day" mission utilizing the following rubric:

  • Does it foster student learning?Does it strengthen our school community?
  • Does it reach a large number of students and/or target an underserved population?
  • Will it have a long-term impact?
  • Does it align with IMS building goals?
  • Is IM PTSA the most appropriate funding source?

For any questions about the application process and approval, please reach out to president@issaquahmiddleptsa.org.