Overview
DeKalb County School District believes it takes everyone in our community working together to ensure that all students are prepared for college, careers, and life. Our district uses innovative solutions to support the education of our scholars, and this work would not be possible without the support of teachers, parents, community members, businesses, and nonprofits.
The Grants and Partnerships Department provides support to all schools, centers, departments, and community organizations. Grants and Partnerships supports the mission and goals of DeKalb County School District by leveraging partnerships between schools, businesses, and other organizations to secure additional resources. We solicit the support of local, state, regional, and federal partners as we strive to build sustainable relationships that will provide resources to maximize student success.
Core Functions
Grant Procedures
The Grants and Partnerships Department serves as a vital conduit for identifying and acquiring a wide range of financial resources and securing impactful partnerships to support educational opportunities and enhance the overall learning experience for students. By actively seeking grant funding and partnerships, the Grants and Partnerships Department strives to alleviate financial burdens on schools and the school district, ensuring essential programs, projects, and resources are available to students and educators. We strive to be a catalyst for positive change, fostering a learning environment that empowers students, supports the district’s mission, and broadens educational opportunities for all.For employees applying for a grant, complete the electronic Internal Grant Opportunity Summary form Please follow up with your immediate supervisor to ensure the electronic approval form that will be automatically emailed has been completed.
For external agencies seeking to partner with the District, complete the electronic External Grant Opportunity Summary & Request form.
Partnerships Process
Establishing a DeKalb County School District Partnership
The first step to becoming a partner with the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) is to complete the Partnerships Interest Form. DCSD requires all partners to be fully registered and approved prior to providing any services.
- Once the Partnerships Interest Form has been submitted, the team will review the form and follow up with partners within two weeks. If additional information is required before approval can be granted, the team will reach out to the contact(s) listed on the Partnerships Interest Form.
- An approved partner is an organization that: 1) provides services, programming, or both at no cost to the school or school district, 2) and/or has a fully executed School/District Partnership Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on file with the school district.
Once Approved
- A member of the Grants & Partnerships team will reach out to schedule an appointment to discuss the next steps that must be completed to ensure that the program is aligned to DCSD policies and priorities.
- Meet with the Grants & Partnerships team to discuss the partnership.
- Creation and development of a Partnership Agreement.
- The Partnership Agreement is a formal legal agreement administered by the school district’s Division of Community Engagement and Innovative Partnerships, which is between the school district and an organization offering programming and/or support services to schools or the district at no cost.
- For most school-based and district partners, the Partnership Agreement is the easiest and most efficient option for satisfying this requirement. For more information, contact the Grants and Partnerships team.
- Please note that certain partnership relationships and activities may necessitate a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between or among partners and DCSD. MOUs help to outline the responsibilities of each party and establish parameters for the types of partnership activities that the district will permit to occur on DCSD property or with DCSD students.
- After the Partnership Agreement or MOU has been agreed upon between the partner organization and the district or school, the documents are submitted for review and approval, and a team member will provide next steps.
Please Note: Existing partners currently providing services in DCSD will also be required to register and update information annually.
For additional information, please contact Dr. Marcia Oglesby, Director of Grants & Partnerships, Mrs. Libritta Anderson-Griffin, Grants and Partnerships Coordinator, Mr. Darius Williams, Administrative Assistant, or Mr. Michael Harris, Partnerships Manager.
Partners
Contact
Dr. Marcia Oglesby
Director
678.676.0375
Mr. Michael Harris, Ed.S.
Manager I, Partnerships
404.789.8202
Mrs. Libritta Anderson-Griffin, Ed.S.
Coordinator II, Grants and Partnerships
678.676.0396
Mr. Darius Williams
Administrative Assistant
678.676.0394
Division of Community Engagement & Innovative Partnerships (DCEIP)
Dedicated to creating a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. By working hand-in-hand with the community, they aim to ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.