Ideas with IMPACT — Innovator and Adapter Grants
Eligibility
K-12 teachers and school-based educators at Miami-Dade County public schools may apply. Innovator grants are for teachers creating a new, original classroom program. Adapter grants are for teachers replicating a proven program that has not yet been implemented in their school.
Program Goals
The Education Fund's Ideas with IMPACT grants fund innovation in Miami-Dade County public schools. The Innovator track supports teachers developing original, creative instructional programs. The Adapter track supports teachers bringing proven programs from elsewhere into their classroom for the first time. Both tracks improve student learning through hands-on, engaging, and innovative instructional approaches.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications are submitted online through The Education Fund website. The current cycle deadline is May 7, 2027. Submit a project description, innovation or adaptation rationale, student learning goals, and budget. Teachers must be employed in Miami-Dade County public schools.
Cycle Notes
Ideas with IMPACT grants run on an annual cycle with a spring deadline. The current deadline is May 7, 2027. Visit educationfund.org for the current application link.
Grant Award Amount
Innovator grants award up to $5,000 per project. Adapter grants award up to $2,000 per project. Funds cover materials, curriculum, equipment, and supplies directly tied to the approved classroom program.
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 Ideas with IMPACT innovation projects in Miami-Dade
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI tools for innovative and adapted classroom programs
- Coding for Good Kit — project-based CS for Innovator and Adapter grant recipients
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Ideas with IMPACT grants in Florida?
K-12 teachers at Miami-Dade County public schools may apply. Innovator track is for original programs; Adapter track is for replicating proven programs at a new school.
How much funding is available through Ideas with IMPACT?
Innovator grants award up to $5,000; Adapter grants award up to $2,000.
Can Ideas with IMPACT funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. Ideas with IMPACT 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 schools apply for Ideas with IMPACT?
Apply online at educationfund.org by May 7, 2027. Submit a project description, rationale for innovation or adaptation, student goals, and budget.
How can Forward Education help with Ideas with IMPACT 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 this grant funds. 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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