Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

September 30, 2026

176 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Grants for Great Ideas

Geographic Scope: Marion County Public Schools, Florida

Eligible Applicants: MCPS teachers and school administrators

Focus Areas:

  • Assisting low-performing students

  • Career/technical education

  • Literacy

  • STEM education

  • Supporting students in need (including mental health and wellness initiatives)

  • Increasing graduation rates

  • Teacher enhancement
  • Program Background:

  • Since 1987, more than 1,100 grants awarded

  • Total awarded: $1,645,103

  • Impacts more than 200,000 students

  • Encourages educators to write grant proposals to strengthen public education

  • Funds school and classroom projects
  • Funding Partners: School District Education Foundation Matching Grant Program administered by the Consortium of Florida Education Foundation

    Contact Information:

  • Phone: (352) 671-4167

  • Address: Thelma Parker Center, 1239 NW 4th Street, Ocala, FL 34475
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Submit applications through the online portal at https://grantsforideas.pefmc.org/
    • Deadline: September 30th at 11:59 PM
    • Download 2022-2023 program information packet for guidelines
    • Teachers and administrators can submit one grant application for a great idea

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teacherseducationliteracystem-educationmental-health

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