How much funding does Career Catalyst Grant provide?

Career Catalyst Grant provides $100,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Career Catalyst Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Career Catalyst Grant?

Eligible applicants: K-12 school districts and their foundations.

How often is Career Catalyst Grant offered?

Career Catalyst Grant runs on an annual cycle.

Career Catalyst Grant

The Consortium of Florida Education Foundations Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Workforce Development Grants Grants for K-12 Schools

Funding Amount

$100,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

K-12 school districts and their foundations

Other requirements

Public education foundations

Overview

Funder: Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation (administered through Consortium of Florida Education Foundations)

Geographic Scope: Florida

Program Overview

A competitive grant supporting innovative career pathway programs in Florida's high-demand fields. The grant funds comprehensive approaches to creating opportunities, particularly in rural communities.

Focus Areas

Career pathways and career exploration
High-demand fields (examples: agriculture, agri-technology, horticulture)
Programs serving underserved student populations
Public-private partnerships
Community engagement and support

Eligible Applicants

Public education foundations
K-12 school districts and their foundations

Recent Award Examples

Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation (2026): $100,000 for "Growing Laurel Hill" agricultural program serving 150 students in rural Okaloosa County (69% qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch)
Public Education Foundation of Marion County (2026): $100,000 for teacher development program

What Makes Strong Applications

Comprehensive, innovative approach to career pathways
Clear community support and public-private partnerships
Focus on underserved communities
Measurable student outcomes
Alignment with state workforce needs

Contact Information

Phone: 352.338.0250
Email: info@cfef.net
Address: P.O. Box 494266, Port Charlotte, FL 33949

What The Consortium of Florida Education Foundations Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 60
Total given: $8.87M
Median grant: $105K
Range: $5,200–$794K

By dollars: Florida 100%. Top recipient cities: Orlando, FL; Miami Lakes, FL; Ft Lauderdale, FL.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
3% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

The Education Fund- Miami-Dade · Miami Lakes, FL

Enhance public education at the community level

$794K
Broward Education Foundation · Ft Lauderdale, FL

Enhance public education at the community level

$666K
The Foundation for Orange County Public Schools · Orlando, FL

Enhance public education at the community level

$562K
Hillsborough Education Foundation · Tampa, FL

Enhance public education at the community level

$547K
Education Foundation of Palm Beach County · Boynton Beach, FL

Enhance public education at the community level

$473K