2024-25 Community Partnership School Planning Grant Opportunity
Congratulations to the following awardees who will begin the planning phase of the model:
- Buchanan Middle (Hillsborough)
- Carver Middle (Orange)
- Homestead Senior High (Miami-Dade)
- Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary (Alachua)
- Matthew W. Gilbert Middle (Duval)
- Turie T. Small Elementary (Volusia)
- Weatherbee Elementary (St. Lucie)
In addition to funding, school districts and communities will receive ongoing training and technical assistance for Community Partnership School planning, implementation and evaluation from the UCF Center for Community Schools.
In addition to funding, school districts and communities will receive ongoing training and technical assistance for Community Partnership School planning, implementation and evaluation from the UCF Center for Community Schools.
About the Grant
Background: The Florida Legislature established the Community School Grant Program to fund and support the planning and implementation of Community Partnership Schools.
Community Partnership Schools provide comprehensive academic, social and healthcare services for students, staff, families and community members that result in improved outcomes for children. Coordination and alignment of services are based on identified student and family needs. Services are organized around results and outcomes are defined by the core partners.
Award Timeline
Monday, August 12, 2024 by 8 a.m.
Deadline for Application Questions
Monday, August 26 by 5 p.m.
Application Submission Deadline
Friday, September 20 by 11:59 p.m.
Award Notification to Applicants
Monday, November 4
Award Announcement on CCS Website
Friday, November 8
Application Review: All applications will be reviewed within 45 days of the submission deadline.
Award: The Community School Grant Program Grants Committee will select up to nine (9) successful applications. By Monday, November 4, 2024, applicants will be notified of the award decision. Award announcements will be posted on the UCF Center for Community Schools’ website by November 8, 2024.
Community Partnership Schools 101
Want to learn more about the 2024-25 Community School Grant Program? Learn about the grant, application submission, review process, writing your narrative and more.
Grant Award and Support
Each of the seven awardees will receive up to $80,000 in planning grant funds for the FY2024-25 school year. Awards must be used to establish a Community Partnership School and may support staff, supplies and/or other project needs outlined and approved by the UCF Center for Community Schools. Funding requires a 25% cost share of the full award amount. Partnership is responsible for securing cost share regardless of when the director is onboarded.
In addition to funding, school districts and partners will receive ongoing training and technical assistance for Community Partnership School planning, implementation, and evaluation from the UCF Center for Community Schools.
Questions?
Learn more about the Community Partnership Schools™ model, the UCF Center for Community Schools, or other topics in the dropdown menu. For more information about the Community School Grant Program, contact Shannon Elliston.
Coming Soon
Stay tuned for the 2023-24 Community School Grant Program request for applications.