Splash! School Grants
Eligibility
K-12 public and private schools within the Southwest Florida Water Management District service area are eligible. Programs must focus on water conservation, water education, or environmental science related to Florida water resources. Teachers may apply on behalf of their school.
Program Goals
Splash! School Grants from the Southwest Florida Water Management District fund small water education projects at schools in the SWFWMD service area (covering much of central and southwest Florida). Grants support hands-on water science projects, conservation activities, and environmental education programs that help students understand and value Florida's freshwater and coastal resources.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications are submitted online through the SWFWMD website by September 4, 2026. Submit a project description, water education alignment, and budget. Schools must be within the SWFWMD service area.
Cycle Notes
Splash! Grants run on an annual cycle with a September deadline. The 2026 deadline is September 4. Visit swfwmd.state.fl.us/education/grants to apply and confirm service area eligibility.
Grant Award Amount
Splash! School grants award up to $500 per project. These are small grants designed to support individual classroom or school water education activities, not large infrastructure projects.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- CHARGE Climate Sensor Kit — water and soil monitoring for Splash! student water science projects
- micro:bit Starter Kit — data logging for student-led water quality investigations
- Smart Hydroponics Kit — water efficiency and plant science for Florida water education programs
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Splash! School Grants in Florida?
K-12 schools in the SWFWMD service area (central and southwest Florida) are eligible. Programs must focus on water conservation or water science education.
How much funding is available through Splash! School Grants?
Awards are up to $500 per project. These are small grants for individual classroom water education activities.
Can Splash! Grant funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. Splash! 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 schools apply for Splash! Grants?
Apply online at swfwmd.state.fl.us by September 4, 2026. Submit a project description, water education alignment, and budget.
How can Forward Education help with Splash! 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 Splash! 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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