YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Business Incubator (YBI) has announced that it has received a $35,000 Community Grant from the Taco Bell Foundation.

The grant is part of $28 million worth of grant funds awarded to 500 non-profits across the country and will support career exploration and awareness through virtual reality lesson plans.

"This grant allows us to bring immersive career exploration experiences to even more students in our community," said Explore VR Director Megan Payich.

Through the grant, YBI will be able to reach 1,200 underserved students in the Youngstown area.

"We believe that empowering young people is one of the most meaningful ways we can invest in the future," said Taco Bell Foundation Executive Director Lisa Lane Cardin.

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