About Grants and Partnerships
A Message from the Director![]()
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Hello,
As the Director of Grants and Partnerships at the DeKalb County
School District, I'm thrilled to connect with you! Our mission is to
foster strong, sustainable relationships with partners, including
government and community organizations, who share our commitment to supporting the district’s programs. We are dedicated to crafting effective grant strategies, ensuring clear communication, and promoting collaboration to benefit our schools and community. Together, we can create partnerships that not only help our students succeed academically but also provide innovative learning opportunities and enhance the overall educational experience. I look forward to working together to achieve these goals.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Dr. Marcia Oglesby
Grants and Partnerships Director
DeKalb County School District
1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(678) 676-0735
Marcia_Oglesby@dekalbschoolsga.org
YOUR STRATEGIC
PARTNER
FOR SUCCESS
CORE FUNCTIONS:![]()
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ESTABLISH: collaborative philanthropic partnerships with various donors to support school district priorities.
OVERSEE: planning and execution of competitive grant funding requests to federal, foundation, and private grantors.
INFORM: the district about current grant opportunities.
PROVIDE: training and technical assistance to schools and staff on identifying, applying for, and managing competitive grants and in-kind resources.
