School District Education Foundation Matching Grant Program
Interested in applying or learning whether your school, classroom, or district project is eligible? Please contact your local education foundation directly. The Consortium does not accept applications from schools, educators, or district staff. Click HERE to find your local education foundation
Florida Leading the Way in Public Education
When it comes to supporting public education, Florida continues to lead. Since 2001, the state has invested in locally driven solutions through the School District Education Foundation Matching Grant Program, matching private dollars raised within each community to expand impact.
Administered by the Consortium, this program connects state funding with local investment to strengthen classrooms, support educators, and create more opportunities for students across Florida.
What Is the Matching Grant Program?
The School District Education Foundation Matching Grant Program is the only program of its kind in the nation and provides a true dollar-for-dollar match.
Local education foundations match local private investments with the State of Florida matching grant funds to increase impact in their community.
Funding priority areas:
- Literacy
- Support for low-performing students
- STEM education
- Career and technical education
- Increasing graduation rates
- Teacher quality
- Student resiliency, citizenship, and life skills
*Projects outside of these areas, along with scholarships, incentive-based programs, athletics, and general administrative expenses, are not eligible.
Who Can Apply
Only the local education foundation designated by each individual school Florida public school district may apply for Matching Grant funds. Educators, schools and district staff should not contact the Consortium, but instead connect directly with their local education foundation to explore opportunities and timelines. Find your local education foundation here.
Program Impact
The Matching Grant Program continues to expand opportunities for students across Florida by leveraging both public and private investment:
- $19.13 million total investment in 2025-26 composed of $7 million in State allocation matched by more than $12.13 million in private-sector investment
- 60 school districts participated, and 106 projects were funded
- 2,075,009 total students and 103,851teachers directly impacted
Matching Grant Partners
To support local education foundation planning, the Consortium has vetted the following partners who have already done work in Florida public school districts. These partners are not exclusive, and each sample application provides real-world outcomes that meet our standards for quality and service to Florida students. Click a logo to explore each company, or download the sample applications below.
