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National PTA's Youth Council

National PTA’s Youth Council is intended to more meaningfully engage youth voices in digital well-being and safety efforts within PTA. Youth Council members will gain valuable leadership skills while contributing to National PTA’s digital safety initiatives. 

Youth Council members must meet the following criteria: 

  • Are between the ages of 13-17 during the 2024-2025 school year 
  • Be affiliated with a PT(S)A 
  • Be familiar with and have experience using TikTok 
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in school or elsewhere 
  • Understand the importance of digital safety 
  • Have permission from a parent or legal guardian to serve on the Youth Council if selected. 

By applying, you’re agreeing to: 

  • Participate in virtual trainings the week of February 18, 2025 
  • Be available to present at state conventions (expenses paid) 
  • Be available to participate in the National PTA Virtual Convention June 25-28, 2025 
  • Post about digital safety on TikTok 

Before beginning this application make sure you have the contact information for your parent/guardian and school. 

The application deadline is Jan. 17, 2025, at 11:59 PST

If you have any questions, please email JFreeman@PTA.org.  

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2025 Outstanding Advocacy Awards

2025 Outstanding State PTA Advocacy Award:

Applications for the 2025 Outstanding State PTA Advocacy Award closed Tuesday, Nov 19. at 11:59 p.m. PST.

2025 Outstanding Local PTA Advocacy Award: 

Applications for the 2025 Outstanding Local PTA Advocacy Award closed Thursday, Nov 14. at 9 a.m. PST.

2025 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advocacy Award

Applications for the 2025 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advocacy Award closed Thursday, Nov 14. at 9 a.m. PST.

2025 Shirley Igo Advocate of the Year Award:

Applications for the 2025 Shirley Igo Advocate of the Year Award closed Thursday, Nov 14. at 9 a.m. PST.

2025 Outstanding Youth Advocate of the Year Award: 

Applications for the 2025 Outstanding Youth Advocate of the Year Award closed Thursday, Nov 14. at 9 a.m. PST. 

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2025 Jan Harp Domene Diversity and Inclusion Awards

Applications for the 2025 Jan Harp Domene Diversity and Inclusion Awards closed Sunday, Nov. 24 at 11:59 p.m. PST.  

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State Capacity Building Funding Opportunity 2024

The state capacity building funding opportunity closed Tuesday, Oct 15. at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

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Fall 2024 Program Funding 

The fall 2024 program funding opportunity closed Tuesday, Oct 1. at 11:59 p.m. PDT. 

Remember, National PTA funding is not needed to run PTA programs. Visit PTA.org/Programs to plan your program year! Email Programs@PTA.org with any questions.  

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