Current Grant Listings

To apply click the link register and begin your application. 

(up to $500)

Arts In Education Grant – Hernando Fine Arts Council

(up to $500)

Teacher Development Application

($1000 or less)

Special Funding Application

Classroom Grant Application

All “Fund A Project” donations are subject to a 5% Administrative fee.

Fund A Project Application

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Grants Funding Deadlines

For the 2026-2027 School Year please note the following information:

We have 1st, 2nd and 3rd round funding for the Programs & Projects Grants, Mini Classroom Grants and Special Funding Requests. Please note the following dates and deadlines for grants:

First Round Funding:
• Grant Submission Deadline Date: September 08, 2026
• Grant Committee Recommendation to HCEF Board Date: September 11 ,2026
• HCEF Board Approval Date: September 17, 2026
• HCSD Board Approval Date: TBD
• Approved Grant Award Submitted to Schools: September 30, 2026
• Approved Grant Mid-Year Report Due to HCEF: January 5, 2027
• Approved Grant End of Year Report due to HCEF: May 3, 2027

Second Round Funding:
• Grant Submission Deadline Date: October 9, 2026
• Grant Committee Recommendation to HCEF Board Date: October 12, 2026
• HCEF Board Approval Date: October 15, 2026
• HCSD Board Approval Date: TBD
• Approved Grant Award Submitted to Schools: October 30, 2026
• Approved Grant Mid-Year Report Due to HCEF: January 5, 2027
• Approved Grant End of Year Report due to HCEF: May 3, 2027

Third Round Funding:
• Grant Submission Deadline Date: November 9, 2026
• Grant Committee Recommendation to HCEF Board Date: November 13, 2026
• HCEF Board Approval Date: November 19, 2026
• HCSD Board Approval Date: TBD
• Approved Grant Award Submitted to Schools: December 4, 2026
• Approved Grant Mid-Year Report Due to HCEF: January 5, 2027
• Approved Grant End of Year Report due to HCEF: May 3, 2027