DPSF Community Support Fund

Previously referred to as the DPSF Crisis Support Fund, the DPSF Community Support Fund provides immediate short-term financial relief for DPS students, families, and staff. While these funds only provide short-term relief, our goal is to support and uplift the well-being of all families by also offering referral services to longer-term community resources.

The fund covers urgent needs including but not limited to:

  • Emergency Rent Assistance

  • Transportation Assistance (e.g., gas)

  • Doctors’ Visits and Medical Bills

  • Utilities

  • Funeral Expenses 

  • Therapy co-pays for insured and uninsured

  • Essential needs (e.g., eyeglasses) 

  • Medical Services (e.g., insulin)

  • Nutritious food for food-insecure students in crisis

To be eligible to receive funds, applicants must:

  • Have at least one DPS student or staff member residing within the household

  • Provide additional information requested from the foundation 

The fund prioritizes the needs of families of color and uninsured or underinsured families, but all DPS families and staff are welcome to apply. Funding is not guaranteed, and we urge all families and staff to also utilize the following resources. 

Please note that each family (including staff members) may only request up to $500 each fiscal year. The Foundation’s current fiscal year runs from July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024. Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Families should expect a response in up to 5 business days. Questions about the DPSF Community Support Fund should be sent to Taylor Outler, grants@bullcityschools.org.