Funding for K–12 Educators to Provide Fresh Hands on Experiences in Florida (USA)
GrantID: 68088
Grant Funding Amount Low: $1,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $10,000
Summary
This grant program supports classroom teachers who want to bring fresh, hands‑on, and innovative learning experiences into their classrooms. The funding is specifically for K–12 educators, helping them purchase materials, equipment, run special projects, organize field trips, or develop collaborative initiatives that benefit students.
There are two main tiers of awards: individual teacher projects and larger, multi-teacher or cross-school programs. Small grants start from modest amounts (around $1,000) to cover everyday classroom needs. For more ambitious projects that involve collaboration across grade levels, subject areas, or even across schools, teachers can apply for grants up to $10,000.
In addition to the foundation’s own grant application, there is also a partnership with a crowdfunding platform for teachers, which allows more flexible or ongoing project proposals. As part of this partnership, the foundation is matching donor contributions, up to a total matching pool of $50,000 during a designated campaign period.
These funds are meant to foster creativity, equity, and innovation in teaching — helping close learning gaps, support hands‑on learning, and bring more experiential, student-centered work into the classroom. The program is intended for certified educators, not for-profit ventures, and is focused on strengthening public school education by empowering teachers directly.
There is also a separate emergency-style grant available for school district employees who have experienced hardship (for example, from natural disasters); these grants may provide up to $5,000 for urgent needs like housing repairs, transportation, or other essential recovery costs.
Overall, this grant opportunity is a great resource for passionate educators who want to enhance learning experiences, purchase needed classroom resources, or build collaborative and transformative projects that benefit their students.
Organizations and individuals based in Florida who are engaged in Financial Assistance may be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. To discover more grants that align with your mission and objectives, visit The Grant Portal and explore listings using the Search Grant tool.
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