Overview
The Student Support Committee strives to enhance the classroom experience for all children in the District. To help support the teaching and learning process, the Student Support Committee proudly offers MUFSD teachers, therapists, specialists and administrators grants of up to $1000 each.
For an overview of the grants process and more details, click on this link.
Projects, Programs and Resources Supported
Grants are awarded for innovative and novel programs, equipment or pilot projects that support the educational experience for students with varied learning, physical, cognitive, social and emotional abilities. Grants may be awarded for an individual classroom or for a project that benefits a range of classrooms and ages. The grants should address students’ diverse needs.
Funds are awarded based on the extent to which the proposed project:
- Directly and positively impacts students
- Supports an innovative or novel idea to enhance instruction or enrich the learning environment
- Enhances the professional’s ability to provide differentiated instruction
- Relates to curriculum
- Represents a collaboration among educators
For example, in 2025–2026, the Student Support Committee funded 12 projects across the district. These grants support initiatives that enhance learning environments, promote social-emotional development, and provide specialized tools for diverse learners. Projects include:
- High-quality headphones with microphones to support third grade Special Education and ENL students
- Montessori experiences in a self-contained classroom
- A green space initiative to promote outdoor learning and connection with nature
- Adaptive fitness experiences to support inclusive physical activity
- Puppy yoga to promote wellness and emotional regulation
- Standing desks to support flexible learning environments
- A Transition Academy Holiday Boutique Pop-Up to support life skills and vocational experiences
- Recess equipment to promote active play and social development
- Sensory learning materials to support Pre-K exploration in special areas
- STEM bins designed to foster collaboration and social development
- The Social Express counseling curriculum to support social-emotional learning
- Executive functioning tools to help students build independence and organizational skills
For more information about some of the Student Support Committee’s inspiring grants for the 2025-26 school year, click on this link.
Eligibility
All grant applicants must be MUFSD teachers, therapists, specialists or administrators.
Grant Process and Application for MUFSD Teachers, Therapists, Specialists and Administrators
We hope you’ll take this opportunity to think about how a Student Support Committee grant could benefit your students. We look forward to receiving your proposals.
Grant applications for 2025-26 are due on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025. Applications should be submitted using the google Grant submission form
The Grant process, steps, and dates can be found here
https://mamkschoolspta.org/ssc/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Septa-Grant-2025-2026-002-copy.docx
Attachments should be submitted via email to septagrants@gmail.com.