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First PA meeting of the year: Wed., Sept. 17 at 8:45 am
Dear Shuang Wen Teachers and Staff:
The PA’s mission is to provide support and resources to PS 184M Shuang Wen School for the benefit and educational growth of all students.
To further this mission—and to encourage YOUR creativity and innovation—the PA sets aside a pool of $10,000 every year to fund teacher- and staff-proposed projects and purchases for the benefit of Shuang Wen students. $5,000 is reserved for the fall semester and $5,000 for the spring semester.
With this “mini-grant” program, we are looking for projects that enrich student experience, deepen learning, and enhance or differentiate classroom instruction.
Examples of mini-grants given last year include:
Chinese math textbooks purchased from Taiwan
Physical and occupational therapy supplies
Carnegie Hall field trips and music exploration programs, benefitting 1st through 3rd graders
Field trip to see Alice in Wonderland play, to support a 5th grade classroom unit about the novel Esperanza Rising
Please be mindful of the following:
The per-student cost. The PA strives to fund projects that directly serve as many students and families as possible.
Submit your application well in advance! We cannot consider requests for reimbursement after the fact.
Items purchased with Mini-Grant funds must be used during the school year and remain in the school as school property.
The application procedure is detailed below. If you need any help with the application or have any questions, send us an email at contact@shuangwenpa.org. We're here to help you!
We appreciate your dedication and look forward to supporting you this year!
Shuang Wen Parent Association Executive Board
September 2025
Application Guidelines
Application Guidelines
Requests for funding are accepted on a rolling basis, reviewed by the PA Executive Board (E-Board) and voted on by the general membership.
Please plan ahead and give as much lead time as possible.
Ask the school administration first if there is money available for your request. If the answer is no, then you may proceed with the Mini-Grant application.
Submit the online form. The E-Board will send you a confirmation email that your application was received. We may also request further clarification/information.
After receiving preliminary approval by the E-Board, the request will be voted on at the next scheduled General Membership meeting.
After final approval:
If your grant is less than $300, you may make the purchases and submit all receipts with the approved request for reimbursement.
If your grant is $300 or greater, the PA will pay vendors directly. Please make sure you have attached all applicable forms and invoices.
You may be asked to share your Mini-Grant submission and experience at a monthly PA meeting and/or in the PA’s email newsletter. Please remember to mention to your families if an activity or event was provided through PA funding!
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