Competitive Grant AwardsPosted On: Thursday, December 14, 2023 |
Throughout each year, YCSD identifies and secures grant funding to support the mission of ensuring every student is valued, supported, and challenged through learning experiences, which prepare them for a successful future. In the last few weeks, the division has been awarded more than $700,000 in competitive grants aligned with the division’s priorities and core values. School Security Grants: $523,182 These funds will be used for school security equipment, such as cameras and lockdown systems, and support the division’s core value of providing safe, secure, and caring environments that support the whole child. Instructional Grants: $225,800 These funds support our Future Ready Graduates priority by creating engaging educational experiences which activate students’ curiosity and critical thinking skills in math, literacy, computer science and watershed education. School Readiness Grants: $29,500 These funds are used to assist students experiencing homelessness. |