Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

December 1, 2026

63 days left

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
December 1, 2026
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: December

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

Overview

Geographic Scope: Marion County Public Schools, Florida

Eligibility: Deserving low-income youth/students, many with additional challenges

Program Services:

  • College scholarships
  • Caring volunteer mentors
  • Comprehensive support starting in middle school through high school
  • Transition support into college
  • Hope for a better life and breaking the cycle of poverty

Program Philosophy: If given extensive support, motivation, and accountability, children will work hard to ensure they graduate from high school and attain a college degree

Funding Model: Public-private fundraising model with volunteer mentors who generously donate their time

Contact Information:

  • Phone: (352) 671-4167
  • Address: Thelma Parker Center, 1239 NW 4th Street, Ocala, FL 34475
  • Website: pefmc.org

How to Apply

Application Information

  • Deadline: December 1st
  • Click for application and additional information at the application URL below

What Public Education Foundation of Marion County Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
33
Total given
$479K
Median grant
$13K
Range
$5,500–$43K
  • By dollars: Florida 100%. Top recipient cities: Ocala, FL; Belleview, FL; Citra, 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

  • Marion County Public Schools · Ocala, FL

    Business partners

    $43K

  • North Marion High School- Marion CO · Citra, FL

    Business partners

    $36K

  • North Marion Middle · Citra, FL

    Business partners

    $29K

  • Belleview High School · Belleview, FL

    Business partners

    $23K

  • Silver River Musuem & Environ Educa · Ocala, FL

    Business partners

    $22K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Poverty alleviation
  • Mentoring

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