Strengthening Our Support for Hernando County Schools
The Hernando County Education Foundation presents:
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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.
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
TOY & SREOY NOMINATION FORMS
Scholarship deadline approaching soon
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OUR SPONSORS
COMMUNITY COMMENTS
Brenda B
“5 Stars”
Chris C
“What a great organization! Thanks for everything you do for the schools, teachers, and students of the Hernando County school district. Hernando County Education Foundation is making a huge difference in local education.”
Kailey L
“ Five stars”
Ramona M
“ Great program!”