Kathy Young Memorial Guidance Grant
Applications are now closed for 2025-2026
Online Kathy Young Grant Application
Guidance counselors can apply for up to $1000 to support students in the division.
Principal Approval Form
(must be submitted with your application)
Kathy Young was an educator in the York County School Division for many years as a teacher, guidance counselor and then Director of Guidance at Grafton Middle School. She joined the York Foundation for Public Education as an active board member upon retirement and with great enthusiasm arduously worked to fulfill the foundation’s mission. She especially enjoyed fundraising and then taking part in the distribution of monies raised for teachers, students and staff throughout the division via the Prize Patrol. Kathy eventually took on the role for the YFPE as Vice-President. Her infectious smile and dedication to the York Foundation for Public Education and York County School Division will be forever missed.
Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to provide support for the guidance department with additional funds to meet the needs of students.
Eligibility: K-12 guidance departments only.
Funds: Up to $1000
Click below to view the application. To apply, use the link above.
Kathy Young Memorial Guidance
Grant Application
(read only)
2025-2026 Kathy Young Memorial Guidance Grant Winners
Jini Brickman from York River Academy for her project titled,
"Music & Mindfulness."
Danielle Neubauer, Rebecca Rossi, and Rachel Bennett from Yorktown Elementary School for their project titled,
"Regulation Education: Practicing the Skills to Cope with Emotions."
2024-25 Kathy Young Memorial Guidance Grant Winner
Emily Noyes from Dare Elementary School for her project titled,
"Calm Oasis: Unlocking the Power of Sensory Spaces."
