Florida · Private / Regional Grant

Publix Super Markets Charities: Education Grants

Publix Super Markets Charities funds education programs across Florida and the Southeast, with a focus on literacy, youth development, and programs that help students from low-income families succeed in school.

Funding

$1,000–$25,000

Eligibility

Nonprofits and schools in Publix operating areas

Grade Focus

K-12

Subject

Education / Literacy / STEM

Deadline

Annual (fall cycle)

Type

Private / Regional Grant

About This Grant

Publix Super Markets Charities is one of the largest corporate charitable programs in the Southeast, reflecting Publix's employee-owned culture and deep community commitments. The company's education grants primarily support literacy, hunger relief, and youth enrichment — but STEM and technology programs that serve low-income students are an increasingly funded area.

Publix operates across Florida and several other southeastern states, meaning this funding is accessible to schools and nonprofits in virtually every Florida county. The company's charitable philosophy emphasizes programs that directly serve children and families in need, making equity-focused STEM initiatives a natural fit.

Applications that clearly connect STEM learning to student success — showing how coding or technology skills help students stay engaged in school and build toward productive futures — align well with Publix Charities' core mission. Programs with a literacy or communication component (like documenting and sharing projects) are especially strong.

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Eligibility

Nonprofits and schools in Publix Super Markets operating areas across Florida
Programs serving children and youth from low-income or underserved backgrounds
Initiatives focused on education, literacy, youth development, or hunger relief
Organizations with demonstrated community impact and financial accountability

Allowable Uses

Physical computing hardware (coding kits, micro:bits, robotics)
CS and AI literacy curriculum
Teacher professional development
Student materials, supplies, and program administration costs

Forward Education Products for This Grant

Forward Education offers classroom-ready kits that align with Florida CS standards and fit cleanly into grant budgets. All kits include teacher guides and curriculum.

micro:bit Starter Kit — Entry-level physical computing, perfect for introducing coding and computational thinking.
MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — Hands-on AI literacy curriculum covering machine learning concepts for K-12 classrooms.
Coding for Good Kit — Project-based learning kit connecting coding skills to real-world community challenges.
micro:bit Robotics Kit — Advanced robotics and engineering challenges for deeper CS exploration.

Keep in Mind

Publix emphasizes literacy and basic education — frame STEM as a vehicle for student success and engagement, not just a technical skill.
Community need documentation is important; census data and school demographics strengthen your case for funding.
Publix Charities tends to favor local, community-level organizations with direct student impact over large regional programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Publix fund STEM specifically?

STEM is not Publix's primary focus — literacy and youth development are. But STEM programs serving low-income students often qualify, especially when framed around student success and school engagement.

How large are typical Publix education grants?

Most Publix education grants range from $1,000 to $25,000. They're appropriate for classroom or small program funding rather than large-scale initiatives.

Can individual teachers apply for classroom supplies?

Publix grants typically go to organizations and schools, not individual teachers. DonorsChoose is a better option for individual classroom needs.

Does Publix fund programs outside Florida?

Yes, Publix operates in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia. Florida organizations are most competitive given Publix's headquarters.

How can Forward Education help?

We provide curriculum alignment documents mapped to Florida CS standards, pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for qualifying applications. Reach out before you apply.