School District Education Foundation Matching Grant Program
Eligibility
Florida school district education foundations that are members of the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations (CFEF) are eligible to receive state matching funds. Individual teachers and schools apply for grants through their local district education foundation, which then applies for state matching funds through CFEF.
Program Goals
The Consortium of Florida Education Foundations administers a state-appropriated matching grant program that multiplies local education foundation donations dollar for dollar. Teachers and schools receive grants from their local district education foundation, and those grants are matched with state funds through CFEF. This model amplifies local philanthropy and increases the total funding available for innovative classroom programs across Florida.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Teachers apply for grants through their local school district education foundation, not directly through CFEF. Each foundation has its own application process and timeline. Contact your district education foundation or school principal to learn about local grant opportunities. CFEF then processes state matching funds for participating foundations.
Cycle Notes
Grant cycles vary by district education foundation. Contact your local foundation directly for current application timelines. A directory of CFEF member foundations is available at cfef.org.
Grant Award Amount
Individual teacher grant amounts vary by foundation. State matching funds double the amount of each qualified local grant. Total awards to individual teachers commonly range from $500 to $5,000 after matching.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — physical computing for teacher innovation grants through Florida education foundations
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI and technology tools for foundation-funded classroom programs
- Coding for Good Kit — project-based CS curriculum for Florida education foundation grants
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Foundation Matching Grant Program in Florida?
Individual Florida teachers apply through their local school district education foundation. The foundation then receives state matching funds through CFEF.
How much funding is available through foundation matching grants?
Individual teacher grants vary by foundation. State matching doubles the local award. Total awards after matching commonly range from $500 to $5,000.
Can foundation matching grant funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. Foundation matching grant funds can support hands-on STEM materials, physical computing kits, and coding curriculum when they align to the program's stated goals. Document alignment to program objectives before purchasing.
How do Florida teachers apply for foundation matching grants?
Apply through your local school district education foundation. Find your local foundation at cfef.org for current application instructions and deadlines.
How can Forward Education help with foundation grant funding?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for Florida schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes foundation grants fund. Contact us before submitting your application.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Florida standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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