The goal of the Student Grant program is to provide funding to assist student clubs and extracurricular activities that:

• Enhance the larger community in a positive way AND/OR

• Provide significant learning and leadership opportunities for students

(Priority will be given to applicants who satisfy both of these)

2023-24 Grants Awarded:

• Hispanic Club

• Belmont Model UN

• Warhammer Club

• Belmont Quizbowl

• Belmont Mythbusters

• Black in Belmont

• Badminton Club

• Science Team

• Computer Science Club

• Community Cooks

• Belmont Asian American Club

• Belmont Wheels Club

• Belmont Highpoint Newspaper

• Chess Club

• The Gardening and Plant Club

• B-Dandelions Tutoring Club

• UNICEF

2022-23 Grants Awarded:

Spring:

• Make a Statement Day ($300)

• BHS Science Team ($300)

• Belmont Model UN ($430)

Fall:

• UNICEF ($300) - Family Fun Night Fundraiser Supplies

• Asian American Club ($300) - Asian Culture Night Speakers

• Computer Science Club ($150) - American Computer Science League (ACSL) competition registration fee

• Highpoint Magazine and Newspaper ($300) - Print edition of newspaper

• 3D Printing Club ($220) - 3D Printer and filament

• Boom and Film Club ($150) - Books

• Chess Club ($250) - 10 chess clocks and 2 chess boards

• Ideapoint ($300) - Belmont Math Hunt prizes

• Applicants must be current BHS students, members of the club/organization that is applying for the grant

• Maximum Grant Amount: $300/application

• Student groups/activities whose primary focus is fundraising to support a particular cause should implement fundraising ideas of their own, which PTSO Student Grants may supplement

• Student groups that must pay large fees to participate in conferences or competitions should also fundraise on their own or seek out sponsorships to help cover their costs

• Applicants who have applied in the past should demonstrate growth and improvement from the previous year (in their efforts to build membership, fundraise, and/or provide learning and leadership opportunities)

• Groups may apply more than once, but each one is judged separately. Acceptance for the grant in one year does not guarantee acceptance for future years

• The grant must be used for an activity that will benefit members of the student population

• Grant monies are disbursed as reimbursements. Students/groups who receive grants will need to provide receipts documenting approved expenditures

A select group of finalists will advance to the second round of the grant application where they will present to a review committee consisting of student representatives and PTSO board members.