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SDEF Matching Grants

The School District Education Foundation grant program leverages private support with a 1:1 public match. Funded through the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations in partnership with the Florida Department of Education, awards support $2,500–$10,000 school and district projects with measurable outcomes.

Seven Priority Areas

  • Career and Technical Education
  • Increasing Graduation Rates
  • Literacy Initiatives
  • Low-Performing Students
  • STEM Education
  • Student Resiliency
  • Teacher Quality

More Than $3.4 Million Since 2008

The program has paired approximately $1.7 million in private support with $1.7 million in public funding for innovative initiatives.

2026–27 Application

Opens: July 30, 2026
Deadline: August 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

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