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The Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget includes an operating grant to Yleana Leadership Foundation. Yleana Leadership Academy, a non-profit organization serving minority and low-income students in Baltimore, Maryland. The Yleana Leadership Academy model of support harnesses the power of human connection, building durable networks of resources and community-based volunteers to support mentorship programs; with the aim of improving educational outcomes, economic, and career readiness outcomes. The YLA model of mentorship and support for students has a proven track record of success, with higher graduation rates, higher SAT scores, transition to postsecondary, and postsecondary completion rates.
MSDE will hold one customer service support session for interested applicants. During this session, MSDE personnel will provide an overview of the application process. The session will be on:
Monday, August 14, 202310:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
MSDE staff will also be available to provide technical assistance throughout the grant application process. Contact Ruth McLean-Foster at ruth.mclean-foster2@maryland.gov with questions related to the Yleana Leadership Academy Operating Grant.
This funding opportunity, including all attachments and updates, can be downloaded from the MSDE Office of Grants Administration and Compliance website.