Announcement Details
Announcement Message
What: DCYF Student Success Grants offer two grant opportunities that sites can choose to apply for funding to begin, or continue their Community Schools work.
Grant Type | Maximum Award | Grant Terms |
Readiness Grants are for sites that need support to meet the eligibility criteria for SSF Implementation Grants. These funds can be used to hire a Community Schools Coordinator as well as any other critical staffing and other support needed. | $350,000.00 per fiscal year | July 1, 2024-June 30, 2026 |
Implementation Grants are for sites that have hired/or have identified their Community Schools Coordinator, have completed their Community Schools Plan and are ready to implement. | $550,000.00 per fiscal year | July 1, 2024-June, 30, 2027 (WIth opportunity for 2 year extension) |
Eligibility: All SFUSD school sites are eligible to apply for funds (County Schools are not eligible for this opportunity). Each school site must have a functioning SSC and either have or plan to hire a Community School Coordinator.
Key Information:
- Grant Application website: https://www.dcyf.org/2024ssfapp
- Link to Question and Answer Document (Updated 2/9/24)
- Link to Scoring Rubric & Priority Schools Criteria (Please read before applying)
- Application Due Date: Friday, February 26, 2024 (Updated from 2/23/24)
- Awards Announced: Wednesday, March 13, 2024
If you have questions about the SSF application or process, please consult the 2024 Student Success Fund Grants: Final Submitted Questions and Answers. The official question submission period has closed, and DCYF and SFUSD are no longer allowed to respond to questions.