Grants/Funding

There are numerous opportunities for grants and funding at P.K. Yonge. These opportunities include mini-grants for teachers (PTO), travel grants (SAC), summer development opportunities, and external grant proposals

Teacher Mini-Grants (PTO)

Teacher mini-grants are available to all classroom teachers on campus. These grants,  up to $200 for an individual and up to $400 for a group, are funded by the PTO and usually focus on curriculum projects.

Teachers must complete the PTO Funding Request and make the request in person at a PTO meeting. To request a slot on the PTO agenda, please contact the PTO | pto@pky.ufl.edu

Once awarded the grant and purchases are complete grantees should provide a personal thank you note to the PTO. Presentations regarding the impact of the award are greatly appreciated.

Travel Grants (SAC)

Travel grants for participation in professional learning conferences are reviewed and approved by the School Advisory Council (SAC) for up to $500 for state, regional, and national conferences within 6 hours driving distance and up to $1,000 for regional and national conferences that are beyond 6 hours driving distance. Faculty are encouraged to apply as early as possible as funds are limited.

Faculty can receive one local conference grant without presenting at SAC. Funding past the first request must be presented in person at a SAC meeting prior to travel. SAC meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 5:30-7:00 pm. To be added to a SAC meeting agenda for travel funding requests, please contact Dr. Brian K. Marchman | bmarchman@pky.ufl.edu

Complete the SAC Faculty Funding Request.

Summer Development Opportunities

During the summer, professional development activities are offered to faculty as internally funded grants. Each year, a variety of opportunities are offered and shared with faculty via email and the web.

External Grants

There are many funding agencies external to P.K. Yonge. Faculty who are interested in applying for an external grant, please notify the Director Dr. Brian K. Marchman – bmarchman@pky.ufl.edu.

Please include:

  1. provide focus of grant
  2. funding agency
  3. link to RFP/Application

Support will be provided.

Be aware that grant applications must be submitted to Sherrie Sullivan sullivan@pky.ufl.edu in the Business Office at least 5 days prior to the official grant submission deadline. Large awards require processing and approval by UF which may take some time.