Ted DeLaney

Rockbridge NAACP Ted DeLaney K-12 Youth Opportunity Grant

The Ted DeLaney K-12 Youth Opportunity Grant is named in honor of the late Dr. Theodore DeLaney, Professor Emeritus of History at Washington and Lee University and Rockbridge NAACP Freedom Fund honoree.

The Ted DeLaney Opportunity Grant Programs seek to promote racial equality and equal educational opportunities for our community members in need. Thanks to generous donations from local institutional and individual donors, it offers stipends to cover costs of education-related initiatives, projects, or instruction.

The Ted DeLaney K-12 Youth Opportunity Grant is open to residents of Rockbridge County, Lexington and Buena Vista, in or between grades K-12. Exceptions may occasionally be made for younger siblings accompanying a K-12 sibling.

Girls, women, and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Examples of education-related initiatives, projects, or instruction:

  • After-school program registration fee.
  • Summer program fees,
  • Educational field trips, instructional materials, etc.

Applications should be submitted by May 31 of any given year for summer programs and by August 1 for after-school programs. Applications for other types of instruction, materials, etc. will be considered as funding permits.

The NAACP Education Committee has compiled a list of local summer camp and educational opportunities that can be viewed/downloaded here*

*This list represents our best efforts to compile information in one place. Please rely on each organization’s website for the most accurate and up-to-date information. If you would like your organization’s summer offering to be listed, please contact Mauri Connors at mtcmtc1723@gmail.com.

You may complete and submit the online application below….

(self/parent/teacher/friend/etc.)
(strong preference for applicants from Rockbridge County, Lexington and Buena Vista)
(If different from physical address)
if available
only if applicable
Please describe the project/program for which you seek financial assistance, including the name of the program provider (if applicable), location, dates, and itemized costs, including all anticipated expenses.

Or, you may print out, complete and mail back the K-12 grant application form to…

Rockbridge NAACP
PO Box 1065
Lexington, VA 24450

 

Would you like to make a contribution to the Ted DeLaney Opportunity Grant Programs so the Rockbridge NAACP can continue to assist children and young adults in need in our community with access to educational opportunities?  The online contribution form can be found here!

**Please note that the Rockbridge NAACP is a 501(c)4 organization, and thus contributions to the Ted DeLaney Youth Opportunity Grant Program are not currently tax-deductible.