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.

Grant Information: The FY2024-25 Community School Grant Program must address critical education needs in under-performing public elementary or secondary schools by removing barriers to student learning and helping children meet challenging academic achievement standards using a community school strategy. The UCF Center for Community Schools will award up to 9 schools up to $80,000 each in planning grant funds to establish new Community Partnership Schools in Florida.

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.

Note: All applications must include the name, email address and phone number of a primary contact who can answer questions and discuss award information.

Grant Award and Support

Each awarded applicant 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 onboarding of a Community Partnership School Director. Remaining funds 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.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE TIMELINE

The grant application, budget illustrations, statements of work and other required documents must be submitted to the UCF Center for Community Schools by Friday, September 20, by 11:59 p.m. EST.

Other Information

Visit the UCF Center for Community Schools for additional information about community schools or the Community Partnership Schools™ model.

Questions should be directed to Shannon Elliston.

Community School Grant Program

2024-25 Community Partnership School Planning Grant Opportunity

About the Grant

Award Timeline

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