The Tools 4 Schools Store is located at 900 Emerson Rd. Brooksville, FL  34601

Store Hours: 2:45pm-6:15pm

Teachers can shop for up to 25 items once a month on the days listed below. Please be sure to bring your ID.

2025 September Tools 4 Schools Schedule

Tuesday 9th

Thursday 11th

Tuesday 23rd

Thursday 25th

Tuesday 30th

The 2025 October-December Tool 4 Schools Schedule will be coming soon.

Contact Information

Maurita Strother (352)797-7313 ext. 70167

strother_m@hcsb.k12.fl.us

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Grant Funding Deadlines 2025-2026

Click here to view the Grant Funding Deadlines Page – This can also be accessed by clicking ‘Grants’ in the top menu on any page.

  • First Round Funding:
    • Grant Submission Deadline Date: September 19, 2025
    • Grant Committee Recommendation to HCEF Board Date: September 22,2025
    • HCEF Board Approval Date: September 25, 2025
    • HCSD Board Approval Date: TBD
    • Approved Grant Award Submitted to Schools: October 2, 2025
    • Approved Grant Mid-Year Report Due to HCEF: January 6, 2026
    • Approved Grant End of Year Report due to HCEF: May 1, 2026

    Second Round Funding:

    • Grant Submission Deadline Date: October 9, 2025
    • Grant Committee Recommendation to HCEF Board Date: October 10, 2025
    • HCEF Board Approval Date: October 16, 2025
    • HCSD Board Approval Date: TBD
    • Approved Grant Award Submitted to Schools: October 30, 2025
    • Approved Grant Mid-Year Report Due to HCEF: Jan 6,2026
    • Approved Grant End of Year Report due to HCEF: May 1, 2025

    Third Round Funding:

    • Grant Submission Deadline Date: November 10, 2025
    • Grant Committee Recommendation to HCEF Board Date: November 14, 2025
    • HCEF Board Approval Date: November 20, 2025
    • HCSD Board Approval Date: TBD
    • Approved Grant Award Submitted to Schools: December 2, 2025
    • Approved Grant Mid-Year Report Due to HCEF: January 6, 2026
    • Approved Grant End of Year Report due to HCEF: May 1, 2026

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