Welcome
The School Improvement Office serves as a liaison to Teachers, Principals and other Youngstown City School District staff to help navigate through the process of seeking and securing grant funds for projects to help our scholars and their families. We will also assist you and staff with crowdfunding projects.
Our office is the clearinghouse for competitive grants for schools, programs and teachers. We help ensure that YCSD schools are not accidentally competing against each other; that grants and crowdfunding projects fall within District goals/parameters; and that applicants get the support they need. All grant and crowdfunding proposals must be approved by administration.
Please note that all materials and funds received are considered district property.
How the School Improvement Office Can Help You
Contact Roshay Huff at Roshay.Huff@youngstown.k12.oh.us before you begin the process of applying for a grant or a setting up a crowdfunding site so we can work together, individualizing support to meet your needs.
Grant/Crowdfunding Opportunities
Find links to foundations and organizations which focus on grant making to K-12 educational institutions here. Summaries of upcoming grant opportunities are also listed.
Getting Started
Find information on how to get started on a grant/crowdfunding project and who you need to contact when you begin.
Grant/Crowdfunding-Received Form
School Level-Applying for Grants
District Level-Applying for Grants
Download the grant/crowdfunding Intent Proposal Form.
Seek approval from your administrator and forward to the School Improvement Office.
Accepting the Award
Find the useful guidance on how to notify the YCSD Treasurer’s office on how to access your grant funds.
Managing the Award
Useful tips to help you with the fiscal management and the reporting requirements of your grant award.
Note: If your grant budget pays for “people,” (i.e., salaries, addenda, substitutes, stipends, or extra help) the budget must include benefits. Call us for assistance.
If your grant includes technology (hardware or software programs and technology based resources), Prior to choosing any devices please call the YCSD Information Systems Office (330) 744-5900 to ensure that it is compatible within our district.
If your grant has equipment or furniture that needs to be installed or secured, call/email the YCSD Business/Maintenance Department.
If you need help preparing your grant, call or email us. Some grants also need to be reviewed and/or signed by the Superintendent. If this is the case with your grant or if you think this is the case, call or email us. We will help you with this process.
Provide a copy of your completed grant or crowdfunding application to the School Improvement Office within five days after submitting your proposal. This is a District requirement.
Finally, remember to notify the School Improvement Office as soon as you find out whether you have won or not won your grant or had your project funded, and good luck!