Educational Opportunities: A Guide to Florida's Education Grants

 

Florida is committed to providing quality education for all students. To support this mission, the state offers a variety of grants to fuel educational initiatives. Whether you're looking to enhance career and technical education, create enriching after-school programs, or cultivate future educators, Florida has a grant program for you.

Florida Education Grant Programs

Let's delve into some of the key education grants available in Florida:

Pathways to Career Opportunities - Grow Your Own Teacher Apprenticeship Program (State)

  • Description: This program aims to combat the teacher shortage by funding apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs that train new educators. It prioritizes programs with demonstrated regional demand and covers expenses related to instruction, equipment, personnel, and student services.

  • Amount: $14,600,000

  • Duration: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

  • Eligibility: High schools, career schools, charter technical career centers, Florida College System institutions, state university system institutions, and other authorized entities.

  • Website: Contact the Florida Department of Education for program information.

21st Century Community Learning Centers (Federal/State)

  • Description: This program supports the creation of community learning centers that offer academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours. It focuses on high-poverty and low-performing schools, aiming to improve academic performance in core subjects and provide a safe and engaging learning environment.

  • Amount: $5,000,000 (minimum award: $75,000, maximum award: $500,000)

  • Duration: 4 years

  • Eligibility: Local educational agencies (LEAs), community-based organizations (CBOs), Indian tribes, public or private entities (including faith-based or for-profit), or consortia of two or more of these.

  • Website: Contact the Florida Department of Education for program information.

School Recognition Program (State)

  • Description: This program rewards schools that demonstrate high performance or significantly improve student achievement. Schools can use the funds for a variety of purposes, including teacher bonuses, educational equipment, and professional development opportunities.

  • Amount: Varies based on school performance and size.

  • Duration: One-time award

  • Eligibility: Public schools that receive a grade of "A" or improve by at least one letter grade, as well as schools that earn recognition for closing achievement gaps.

  • Website: https://www.fldoe.org/accountability/accountability-reporting/school-grades-data-definitions-and-calculations/

Mental Health Awareness Training (State)

Gardens for Nutrition and Learning Program (State)

  • Description: This program encourages the creation and maintenance of school gardens. It aims to enhance student learning in subjects like science and nutrition, promote healthy eating habits, and foster environmental stewardship.

  • Amount: Up to $2,000 per school

  • Duration: One-time award

  • Eligibility: Public schools, charter schools, and private schools

  • Website: https://www.fdacs.gov/Food-Nutrition/School-and-Community-Gardens

    FY25 Perkins V Career and Technical Education Secondary Programs

  • Description: This grant aims to develop more fully the academic, career, and technical skills of secondary education students who elect to enroll in career and technical education programs.

  • Funding Amount: Not specified

  • Duration: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

  • Eligibility: LEAs - Secondary career and technical education students (grades 5–12)

  • Application Details:

    • Status: Approved

    • Type: Competitive

    • Website:

    • www.fldoe.org

    • Application Deadline: April 30, 2024

  • Additional Notes:

    • Focuses on Career and Guidance Services, CTE, and Technology

    • Open to public institutions

    FY25 School District Matching Grants Program

  • Description: These are challenge grants to public school district education foundations for programs that serve low-performing students, teacher recruitment and retention efforts, technical career education, and/or literacy initiatives.

  • Funding Amount: $6,000,000 (total state funding)

  • Duration: 2024-2025

  • Eligibility: Public school district education foundations

  • Application Details:

    • Status: Approved

    • Type: Competitive

    • Website:

    • www.fldoe.org

    • Application Deadline: Not specified

  • Additional Notes:

    • Focuses on At-Risk students, CTE, and Core Curriculum

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