Whole School Improvement Grant
DEADLINE - NOVEMBER 21, 2025
Grant Applications closed for 2025-2026
Applicants can apply for up to $1,900 for innovative projects at their school.
Principal Approval Form
(must be submitted with your application)
Purpose: Whole School Improvement Grants are designed to provide funds to assist initiatives that are designed to reshape, enhance or improve education for all students at the school site.
Eligibility: grants are awarded on a competitive basis and any YCSD teacher or group may apply.
Eligible Proposals: All eligible proposals must ensure the following:
- No school name, acronym or teacher names on the application.
- provided an itemized budget that includes the vendor and prices
- Does not ask the foundation to fund the following: food, bus transportation, salaries for speakers or substitute teachers, alternative seating or clothing items.
Funds: Applicants may apply for up to $1,900. The number of awards will depend on funds available from the York Foundation for Public Education, Inc.
Click below to view the application. To apply, use the link above.
Whole School Improvement
Grant Application
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What's on Display for 3D Art Today?
Jill Candusso's 3D Art Class is making some incredible art to display in their art case. Check out some of their work below displayed in their 3D Art Case at Tabb High School.
2025-2026 Whole School Grant Winners
Waller Mill Elementary School-$1,899
Emily Barnes received the YFPE Whole School Grant for her project titled, "Building Problem Solvers Through Movement and Mentorship."
Yorktown Elementary School-$1,812
Amber Collins received the YFPE Whole School Grant for her project titled, "School Wide Compost."
Heather Roberts received the YFPE Whole School Grant for her project titled, "Math Family Engagement."
York High School-$1865
Monica Chandler, Dory Holder, and Doug Pereira received the Ashe Don't Trip Over Your Shoelaces Grant for their project titled, "Student-Led Video Broadcast: Amplifying School and Community Voice."
Coventry Elementary School-$1,289
Ashley Holm received the YFPE Whole School Grant for her project titled, "The Slow and Steady Learning Sanctuary."
Tabb High School-$522
Jill Candusso received the Ashe Don't Trip Over Your Shoelaces Grant for her project titled, "Innovative Ceramic Techniques on Display."
Ashley Holm-CES
Emily Barnes-WMES
JIll Candusso-THS
Heather Roberts-YES
Amber Collins-YES
Monica Chandler, Dory Holder, and Doug Pereira-YHS
