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School is back in session and Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is awarding 10 eligible Florida schools $50,000 classroom makeover grants as part of its continued commitment to STEM education.
“At FPL, our unwavering dedication to STEM education drives everything we do and our classroom makeover grants represent a direct investment in student success,” said Kate Cotner, FPL director of community engagement. “By transforming learning environments with cutting-edge technology and hands-on resources, we’re ensuring teachers have everything they need to inspire the next generation of leaders and innovators. These grants don’t just upgrade classrooms, they unlock potential and create pathways to careers that will power Florida’s future.”
The Classroom Makeover Grants are supported through a gift by NextEra Energy Foundation, a corporate foundation of NextEra Energy Inc. and Florida Power & Light Company, to increase the exposure of economically disadvantaged students in STEM and jumpstart students’ interest in STEM careers. Funds are available to update STEM classrooms with new technology or resources, including software, equipment, books and trainings for teachers.
Eligible K-12 public, private and charter schools at all grade levels that are designated Title 1 or serve a minimum of 40 percent economically disadvantaged students can apply, and winners will be announced in early 2026. Previous grant recipients in the Miami-Dade and Broward County area include Coconut Palm K-8 Academy in Homestead which created a new hydroponics lab.
Grant applications will be accepted through Nov. 7. For more information or to apply for a Classroom Makeover Grant, visit www.FPL.com/Education.
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