Search Through Lake County Grants for Nonprofits in Florida

Our Mission

Our mission is to support Central Florida animal welfare by awarding grants to local nonprofit and government agencies that are dedicated to shelter and rescue, spay and neuter, community education, or pet retention efforts. 

About Our Animal Welfare Grants

We want to help you say “yes” to every animal that needs you. To achieve this mission, we offer animal welfare grants to deserving 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government agencies in Central Florida, specifically those based in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Volusia, Lake, Polk, Brevard, or Hillsborough Counties.

We currently support three pillars

• shelter and rescue,
• spay and neuter, and
• community education.

Our animal welfare grant applications are rigorously reviewed for veterinary and financial responsibility, and all funds granted are restricted to the use specified in the grant application.

Once you're accepted as a grant recipient, you'll have another source of income for your animal welfare organization, so you can continue the life-saving work you do every day.

San Antonio Area Foundation

We Are San Antonio's Community Foundation We are in the business of building community.

We help people make meaningful gifts to improve the quality of life today and for generations to come.

We provide a simple, powerful, and highly personal approach to giving so your contributions can have an everlasting impact on the community. We contribute through grants and scholarships fueled by you, helping nonprofits further and strengthen their mission, and providing leadership for key community issues.

Since 1964, the Area Foundation has distributed millions in grants and scholarships to educate youth, preserve the environment, protect animals, fund research and provide services that enhance the quality of life for people living in and around San Antonio.

Rapier Education Fund

Course of Study: Available for all areas of study

Geographic: USA

Enrolment status: Full-time

Degree Level: Associate, Bachelor's Degree, Technical/Vocational Certificate or Degree

Renewable: Yes

Renewal Term: 3 Years

Funding Type: Tuition, Fees, Books

Community Foundation of South Lake County 

The Community Foundation of South Lake County (CFSLC) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) community foundation established in 1995, dedicated to serving South Lake County by connecting resources to intentional philanthropic giving. With a mission to “serve our community through the connecting of resources and intentional philanthropic giving,” the foundation guides donors in making informed decisions and supports local nonprofits in driving sustainable impact. CFSLC emphasizes strategies that provide educational opportunities, bolster grant funding, and strengthen community infrastructure. By working proactively alongside residents, it seeks to remove barriers that prevent individuals from realizing their full potential and ensures its donor-invested funds continue to benefit the local community now and into the future.

Community Foundation of South Lake Scholarship

The Community Foundation of South Lake County has been an active part of impacting the lives of South Lake residents for 30 years. Students planning to attend or currently attending Lake-Sumter State College may apply for this scholarship. This scholarship gives preference to non-traditional students. Non-traditional students are those that are starting school later in life, returning to school after a hiatus, and those that are not currently enrolled in high school. Award amounts vary based on enrollment status up to $1000 per school year. Recipients may re-apply for future scholarship cycles. 

Community Foundation of South Lake County 

The Community Foundation of South Lake County (CFSLC) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) community foundation established in 1995, dedicated to serving South Lake County by connecting resources to intentional philanthropic giving. With a mission to “serve our community through the connecting of resources and intentional philanthropic giving,” the foundation guides donors in making informed decisions and supports local nonprofits in driving sustainable impact. CFSLC emphasizes strategies that provide educational opportunities, bolster grant funding, and strengthen community infrastructure. By working proactively alongside residents, it seeks to remove barriers that prevent individuals from realizing their full potential and ensures its donor-invested funds continue to benefit the local community now and into the future.

Don Wickham Memorial Scholarship

Don Wickham was dedicated to community health and welfare and brought quality healthcare and health-related services to the community. He was also a founder of the Community Foundation of South Lake County. If you would like to donate to this scholarship to continue his and his wife's mission to creating better healthcare please click here. This scholarship may be used at any accredited vocational-technical school, community college, 4-year college or university.

Community Foundation of South Lake County 

The Community Foundation of South Lake County (CFSLC) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) community foundation established in 1995, dedicated to serving South Lake County by connecting resources to intentional philanthropic giving. With a mission to “serve our community through the connecting of resources and intentional philanthropic giving,” the foundation guides donors in making informed decisions and supports local nonprofits in driving sustainable impact. CFSLC emphasizes strategies that provide educational opportunities, bolster grant funding, and strengthen community infrastructure. By working proactively alongside residents, it seeks to remove barriers that prevent individuals from realizing their full potential and ensures its donor-invested funds continue to benefit the local community now and into the future.

Frank B. Farr Memorial Scholarship

Frank B. Farr, Jr. was a scholar and athlete at Groveland High School. The awardee of this scholarship is able to re-apply for up to three years if he or she continues to be enrolled as a full-time student and maintains a 2.5 unweighted GPA. This scholarship may be used at any accredited vocational-technical school, community college, 4-year college or university.

Community Foundation of South Lake County 

The Community Foundation of South Lake County (CFSLC) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) community foundation established in 1995, dedicated to serving South Lake County by connecting resources to intentional philanthropic giving. With a mission to “serve our community through the connecting of resources and intentional philanthropic giving,” the foundation guides donors in making informed decisions and supports local nonprofits in driving sustainable impact. CFSLC emphasizes strategies that provide educational opportunities, bolster grant funding, and strengthen community infrastructure. By working proactively alongside residents, it seeks to remove barriers that prevent individuals from realizing their full potential and ensures its donor-invested funds continue to benefit the local community now and into the future.

Judith Hovis Nursing Scholarship

Judith “Judy” Hovis brightened the corridors at then South Lake Memorial Hospital where she served many years as a respected nurse, supervisor, community member and role model. Her daughter Denise started this scholarship in her memory to help others that are aiming to get their nursing degree while being a parent.

Community Foundation of South Lake County 

The Community Foundation of South Lake County (CFSLC) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) community foundation established in 1995, dedicated to serving South Lake County by connecting resources to intentional philanthropic giving. With a mission to “serve our community through the connecting of resources and intentional philanthropic giving,” the foundation guides donors in making informed decisions and supports local nonprofits in driving sustainable impact. CFSLC emphasizes strategies that provide educational opportunities, bolster grant funding, and strengthen community infrastructure. By working proactively alongside residents, it seeks to remove barriers that prevent individuals from realizing their full potential and ensures its donor-invested funds continue to benefit the local community now and into the future.

Project Scholars (Pig on the Pond) Scholarship

The Pig on the Pond, Inc. scholarship awards are made possible by revenue generated at the annual Pig on the Pond event. We are currently able to offer scholarships valued at up to $10,000 ($2,500 for up to 4 years) to students who reside in South Lake County regardless of where they attend high school. Applications will be reviesed by the Pig on the Pond, Inc. Scholarship Committee, with final approval by the Community Foundation of South Lake Board of Directors. This scholarship may be used at any accredited vocational-technical school, community college, 4-year college or university.

Community Foundation of South Lake County 

The Community Foundation of South Lake County (CFSLC) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) community foundation established in 1995, dedicated to serving South Lake County by connecting resources to intentional philanthropic giving. With a mission to “serve our community through the connecting of resources and intentional philanthropic giving,” the foundation guides donors in making informed decisions and supports local nonprofits in driving sustainable impact. CFSLC emphasizes strategies that provide educational opportunities, bolster grant funding, and strengthen community infrastructure. By working proactively alongside residents, it seeks to remove barriers that prevent individuals from realizing their full potential and ensures its donor-invested funds continue to benefit the local community now and into the future.

The Frederick W Detar Trust Scholarship

Each year, multiple scholarships may be awarded to Lake and Sumter County High School seniors who plan to attend technical school or join an apprenticeship program and have participated in hands-on programs in fields such as: automotive, CNC, HVAC, Construction, welding, roofing, home design, plumbing, framing, etc. while in High School. Recommendations from school staff are necessary to qualify for this scholarship.

This scholarship intends to cover the full cost of the program to completion. Final amount is determined in conjunction with the school or apprenticeship of choice. If the program has more than one payment period, the student will need to show they are in good standing and attending classes regularly. Mr. Frederick Detar's philosophy of Education, when asked from a teacher's perspective: "Assess the needs and values of each individual student in class, while seeing past their problems and conflicts to help determine their future goals into adulthood."

St. Croix Valley Foundation

The St. Croix Valley Foundation is a community-based philanthropic organization that connects local generosity with meaningful impact across the St. Croix Valley region. It serves six counties along the St. Croix River—two in Minnesota and four in Wisconsin—and supports charitable funds, endowments, grants, scholarships, and nonprofit capacity-building. Since its founding in 1995, the Foundation has grown to more than 500 charitable funds and over $100 million in assets, and has facilitated more than $100 million in grants and scholarships.

The Foundation’s mission is to help generosity take root in the place people love—turning donors’ passions and values into lasting impact for the communities of the St. Croix Valley and beyond. It operates through trusted stewardship, deep local knowledge, and strong regional partnerships to support the people, programs and ideas shaping life in the Valley. 

The Foundation envisions thriving communities now and in the future, where investment in people, programs and place leads to enduring prosperity and wellbeing. It believes that legacy isn’t only what one leaves behind—it’s what one grows while living, and it invites donors to engage in giving today or plan for tomorrow in order to create something that matters for generations.

Dale A. Nordquist Family Scholarship

Scholarship for Tech/Trade Degree or Training available for students from Clayton High School, Amery High School, or Clear Lake High School.

What We Do

The community foundation is like the community’s charitable savings account. We pool resources from community members, invest them and then use them to make grants for the betterment of the entire community.

We exist to serve donors, nonprofit organizations and the community as a whole.

Donors to ACCF enjoy tax advantages not available to private foundation donors. They also receive professional services without hiring staff.

Nonprofit organizations receive grants from community foundations to support their programs and projects. Many nonprofits also establish their own endowment funds with the foundation as a means of investing for the future.

We’re also engaged as a community leader. We help set the vision for Ashland County while ensuring charitable gifts are used effectively to meet the community’s present needs and to build a brighter future.

June G. Patton Memorial Graduate Scholarship

This scholarship was originally established by the Ashland University Rho Nu at Large chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), the honor society of nursing, and named in 2010 in the memory of Dr. June G. Patton, Associate Professor of Nursing at Ashland University (AU). June received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1967 from The University of Maryland. She earned a Master of Science in Nursing in 1985 and PhD in Curricular and Instructional Studies in 1996, both from The University of Akron. She was inducted into the Delta Omega Chapter of STTI in 1984 and served as Chapter President. June was a faculty counselor for Rho Nu at large and was an STTI Distinguished Lecturer from 2000-2003.

Her long career in nursing education included teaching diploma students at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing; traditional prelicensure and graduate students at The University of Akron; and from 1998 to 2010, RN to BSN completion students at Ashland University. June was a passionate teacher and received several notable awards during her career in nursing education, including the University of Akron College of Nursing Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty Award in 1993 and 1994; the AU Faculty Mentor Award in 2011; and the Nurse Week Excellence Award in Teaching, Great Lakes and Midwest Regions. While at AU, she helped many working registered nurses to achieve a BSN degree and encouraged many to pursue graduate education in nursing. The Rho Nu at Large chapter is pleased and proud for the opportunity to continue the legacy of June Patton – beloved wife of Reverend Douglas Patton; mother of Christy and David; grandmother of 11; and scholar, teacher, mentor, and friend to many.

What We Do

The community foundation is like the community’s charitable savings account. We pool resources from community members, invest them and then use them to make grants for the betterment of the entire community. We exist to serve donors, nonprofit organizations and the community as a whole. Donors to ACCF enjoy tax advantages not available to private foundation donors. They also receive professional services without hiring staff. Nonprofit organizations receive grants from community foundations to support their programs and projects. Many nonprofits also establish their own endowment funds with the foundation as a means of investing for the future. We’re also engaged as a community leader. We help set the vision for Ashland County while ensuring charitable gifts are used effectively to meet the community’s present needs and to build a brighter future.

Robert W. and Martha D. Casciani Scholarship

Robert William Casciani and Martha Davies Casciani were both graduates of Ashland High School. Bob furthered his education, graduating from The Ohio State University with a degree in Chemical Engineering in 1943. He then went to work for Linde Air Products in Buffalo, NY, assigned to the Manhattan Project (atomic bomb). He came back to Ashland to work for the F. E. Myers & Bros. Company from which he retired in 1979 as V. P. of Manufacturing and Engineering. Bob was also active in the Myers sports program—managing the softball team, playing golf, and being the statistician for the Myers Pumps basketball team.

When they were married on November 16, 1945, Martie was working at the Mansfield Tire & Rubber Co. as a secretary. Being avid boaters, they spent 35 years boating on the Great Lakes. They were active members of the Mansfield Power Squadron where Bob was a Past Commander. He obtained the rank of Navigator and taught boating courses.

Martie joined the First Presbyterian Church in 1934 and is still an active member. She also is a 50 year member of Sarah Copus Chapter – Daughters of the American Revolution.

Bob was very civic minded and committed to the community. He served on the Boards of Dale Roy School, Ashland Public Library, and Samaritan Hospital from 1981 to 1988, serving as chairman from 1985 to 1988. Martie was a Red Cross Volunteer serving as a Gray Lady at the hospital and also at the Blood Bank.

Bob died on November 15, 2003, just one day before their 58th Anniversary. 

What We Do

The community foundation is like the community’s charitable savings account. We pool resources from community members, invest them and then use them to make grants for the betterment of the entire community. We exist to serve donors, nonprofit organizations and the community as a whole. Donors to ACCF enjoy tax advantages not available to private foundation donors. They also receive professional services without hiring staff. Nonprofit organizations receive grants from community foundations to support their programs and projects. Many nonprofits also establish their own endowment funds with the foundation as a means of investing for the future. We’re also engaged as a community leader. We help set the vision for Ashland County while ensuring charitable gifts are used effectively to meet the community’s present needs and to build a brighter future.

William & Martha Buckingham Scholarship - Renewal

Martha and Bill were relocated numerous times during Bill’s career with The Mead Corporation and Warner and Swasey. They found their permanent home in Ashland in 1978 and purchased Lake Erie Frozen Foods in 1986. Over the years, they have adopted Ashland as their new “home town” and participated in organizations that have had a positive impact on Ashland and Ashland County. Bill and Martha chose to “give back” to their community through a scholarship fund to benefit Ashland County students to help them reach their full potential. 

SECO Energy is a not-for-profit electric cooperative providing reliable, safe, and affordable electric service to over 250,000 members or roughly 500,000 consumers. Our seven Central Florida counties include Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Levy, Marion, Pasco, and Sumter. SECO Energy is the third-largest electric co-op in Florida and the seventh largest in the nation. One of the most important distinctions between other types of utilities and SECO is that we are member owned. As a not-for-profit cooperative, SECO Energy's mission is to provide reliable and innovative energy services to our members and communities.

SECO Energy Foundation Grant

The SECO Energy Foundation is a charitable, 501 (c) 3, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in communities served by SECO Energy, a Florida-based electric cooperative. The Foundation is based on the Cooperative Principle of Concern for Community. It achieves its mission by providing grants to local non-profit organizations. A large part of our work is made possible by the generosity of SECO Energy members through their round-up donations. 

Types of charitable programs the Foundation supports:

Educational STEM Projects

• Supporting educational projects and initiatives that focus on science, technology engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Environmental Projects

• Committed to environmental stewardship and supporting projects that protect, improve or restore natural resources.

Energy-Related Projects

• Supporting programs related to energy efficiency, conservation, renewable generation, education and research / development.

Veterans Initiatives

• Supporting initiatives that improve the quality of life for veterans and their families.

Public Safety Programs

• Supporting education, training and protection programs and initiatives.

Health/Human Services

• The health and wellbeing of those in our local communities is important.
• We support initiatives that improve quality of life.

The SECO Energy Foundation has two (2) grant tiers:

Community Grants

These grants are limited to $25,000 in any 12-month period. As part of our commitment to being responsible stewards of public donations, Community Grants require an audit or review by a certified, independent auditor.

Mini-Grants

These grants are limited to $5,000 per grant application submission. Once the program/project is complete and a Final Grant Report has been submitted, organizations may reapply for another grant. Mini-Grants are limited to $10,000 in any 12-month period. These grants do not require an audit or review from a certified, independent auditor.

You will have the option to specify whether you are requesting for a Community Grant or a Mini-Grant. 

The Amy Heryford Ousley and James Heryford Ousley Educational Fund

The Amy Heryford Ousley and James Heryford Ousley Educational Fund was created in 2005 on the passing of James Heryford Ousley. Mr. Ousley grew up in Lakeview, Oregon, and went to college at the University of Oregon on the Daly Fund, a scholarship available to Lake County high school graduates. He lived most of his life in Los Angeles where he was a successful representative for a downtown Los Angeles office equipment company. Interested in investing, Mr. Ousley very deftly participated in the stock market which contributed to his estate substantially. Ousley, who was single, left his entire estate to benefit Lake County and Klamath County college-bound students.

At the time of Mr. Ousley’s death, the fund was estimated at $6.5 million. Since that time, it has grown appreciably. Income from the fund is used to provide scholarships for graduates of Klamath and Lake County high schools attending any nonprofit college or university in the United States. Scholarship committees for Klamath and Lake County were created in 2011 to commence the selection of Ousley scholarship awardees. In the ten PLUS years of scholarship awards, more than $2.5 million has been given to Klamath County college students. Students awarded scholarships from the Ousley Educational Fund can receive up to $3,000 per year for 4 years of college and sometimes up to 5 years for specific programs.

Helping Children reach their full potential

The Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF) is committed to helping children in Central Florida realize their full potential, especially those most at risk, by supporting programs and partnerships that empower families and change lives.

History

At the heart of the Magic's charitable efforts is the work done by the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF), which is committed to helping children in Central Florida realize their full potential, especially those most at-risk, by supporting nonprofit organizations offering youth-based programs in the areas of arts, education, health and wellness, and homelessness.

Over the last 35 years, more than $30 million has been distributed to local nonprofit community organizations through OMYF. The Foundation raises community dollars annually through donations from individuals, fundraising events, and programs that include the Orlando Wine Festival and Auction, OMYF Open Golf Tournament, State of Florida License Plate Program, Employee Giving Campaign, 50/50 Raffle and E-Auctions.

The Community Foundation of South Lake County is dedicated to serving our community through connecting resources and intentional philanthropic giving. Investing in our local non-profits is vital to helping make a difference in the south Lake Community. Over the past 27 years, the Community Foundation has provided more than $9 Million in community grants.

Areas of Focus

• Affordable Housing & Homelessness
• Education
• Health & Wellness
• General Operating

If your focus area is Women & Children, please apply for the Women’s Giving Alliance grant opportunity.

Community Foundation of South Lake County 

The Community Foundation of South Lake County is dedicated to serving our community through connecting resources and intentional philanthropic giving. We operate under the principle of endowment or perpetuity, meaning that gifts made to the Foundation will grow and continue to impact your community now and forever. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the Community Foundation of South Lake has grown to manage nearly $16 million in assets and has cumulatively awarded more than $9 million to local nonprofits and $740,000 in scholarships to students from South Lake County.

Women’s Giving Alliance of South Lake

The collaborative efforts of the Women’s Giving Alliance have not only made a significant impact for women and children within our community but have also set a remarkable standard for philanthropy. It is with great enthusiasm that the WGA announces our annual grant cycle, seeking partnership with local non-profits.

The mission of the Women’s Giving Alliance is to inspire women to be strategic philanthropists and to improve the lives of women and children in South Lake County.

Programs should:

• Facilitate systemic change to improve how women and children are served in our community;
• Implement creative solutions to critical needs
• A measurable impact in South Lake County 

Community Foundation of South Lake County

The mission of the Community Foundation of South Lake County is “Serving our community through the connecting of resources and intentional philanthropic giving.” Our vision is a community where all needs are met.

CFSLC serves South Lake County by providing community leadership in philanthropy and legacy giving; guiding and empowering donors to make informed decisions. Working with our local non-profits, we focus efforts on accomplishing sustainability through the connecting of resources, educational opportunities, and grant funding.

CFSLC Small Grant

Grant funding must serve residents of the former South Lake County tax district, including the following cities:

• Clermont
• Groveland
• Mascotte
• Minneola
• Montverde

It also includes unincorporated areas of South Lake County. If your organization is based outside of the South Lake County area, you will need to indicate what percentage of the agency or program benefits residents of the South Lake County tax district and how long you have been serving the South Lake County community.

The Community Foundation of South Lake County is dedicated to serving our community through connecting resources and intentional philanthropic giving. Investing in our local non-profits is vital to helping make a difference in the south Lake Community. Over the past 27 years, the Community Foundation has provided more than $9 Million in community grants.

Area of focus for Friends of South Lake Grant:

To provide water safety and swim lessons to adults and children who reside in South Lake County. Particularly those who otherwise would have limited access.

Areas of focus for Impact Grant:

• Basic Needs
• Education
• Health & Wellness
• Women's Giving Alliance (WGA) Grant:

Nonprofits that have a program serving women and children are encouraged to apply.

Programs should demonstrate the following:

• A systemic change to improve how women and children are served in our community.
• Implement creative and innovative solutions to critical needs.
• A measurable impact in South Lake County

Who We Are

As Central Florida’s local arts agency, United Arts raises and distributes funds for arts, science and history organizations in our region. Our grants, programs, and resources fuel local arts and culture.

Operating Support Grants

Operating Support Grants support the operations of cultural nonprofit organizations, increasing the variety of cultural experiences available to residents and visitors in Central Florida. This comprehensive grant program recognizes the high value of arts and culture for our region and the established institutions that provide cultural programming for the public year-round.

Project Lead The Way (PLTW)

Our Mission: Empower Students to Thrive in an Evolving World

Our Philosophy for Education: We believe all students – beginning at a young age – need access to real-world, applied learning experiences that empower them to gain the skills they need to thrive in college, career, and beyond.

We believe teachers play an immeasurable role in empowering students, and our programs provide teachers with the support and resources they need to devote more time to inspiring students.

Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a family of companies bringing together an unmatched team of 12,000 engineers, construction and craft professionals, architects, planners, technologists and scientists to design and build our critical infrastructure. With an integrated construction and design mindset, we offer full-service capabilities. Founded in 1898 and working from more than 75 offices globally, Burns & McDonnell is 100% employee-owned.

PLTW Engineering - New Program

Getting students excited about STEM is essential to building a brighter future for all of us. Showing students how STEM topics fit into the real world and real careers can give them the tools to embrace this vital message. Burns & McDonnell and its Foundation have partnered with PLTW to increase access and participation to PLTW programs for students located in Burns & McDonnell communities. PLTW programs empower students to develop and apply in-demand, transportable skills by exploring real-world challenges.

Through this partnership, Burns and McDonnell is supporting PLTW grants to schools interested in starting and expanding PLTW programs beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year.

Program Requirements

Grantee must offer at least one PLTW Engineering course in the 2026-2027 academic year and must offer one additional course in the 2027-2028 academic year (two different courses in two years). Grantee may implement any PLTW Engineering courses of their choosing. Grantee must complete two years of grant reporting.

Project Lead The Way (PLTW)

Our Mission: Empower Students to Thrive in an Evolving World

Our Philosophy for Education: We believe all students – beginning at a young age – need access to real-world, applied learning experiences that empower them to gain the skills they need to thrive in college, career, and beyond.

We believe teachers play an immeasurable role in empowering students, and our programs provide teachers with the support and resources they need to devote more time to inspiring students.

Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a family of companies bringing together an unmatched team of 12,000 engineers, construction and craft professionals, architects, planners, technologists and scientists to design and build our critical infrastructure. With an integrated construction and design mindset, we offer full-service capabilities. Founded in 1898 and working from more than 75 offices globally, Burns & McDonnell is 100% employee-owned.

PLTW Engineering - Program Expansion

Getting students excited about STEM is essential to building a brighter future for all of us. Showing students how STEM topics fit into the real world and real careers can give them the tools to embrace this vital message. Burns & McDonnell and its Foundation have partnered with PLTW to increase access and participation to PLTW programs for students located in Burns & McDonnell communities. PLTW programs empower students to develop and apply in-demand, transportable skills by exploring real-world challenges.

Through this partnership, Burns and McDonnell is supporting PLTW grants to schools interested in starting and expanding PLTW programs beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year.

Program Requirements

Grantee must use their grant funds to expand their existing PLTW Engineering program. Example expansion activities include but are not limited to adding an additional PLTW Engineering course not previously offered, and/or adding additional class periods of an existing PLTW Engineering courses previously offered, and/or training additional teachers in PLTW Engineering courses for the 2026-2027 academic year. Grantee must complete one year of grant reporting. 

Project Lead The Way (PLTW)

Our Mission: Empower Students to Thrive in an Evolving World

Our Philosophy for Education: We believe all students – beginning at a young age – need access to real-world, applied learning experiences that empower them to gain the skills they need to thrive in college, career, and beyond.

We believe teachers play an immeasurable role in empowering students, and our programs provide teachers with the support and resources they need to devote more time to inspiring students.

Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a family of companies bringing together an unmatched team of 12,000 engineers, construction and craft professionals, architects, planners, technologists and scientists to design and build our critical infrastructure. With an integrated construction and design mindset, we offer full-service capabilities. Founded in 1898 and working from more than 75 offices globally, Burns & McDonnell is 100% employee-owned.

PLTW Gateway - New Program

Getting students excited about STEM is essential to building a brighter future for all of us. Showing students how STEM topics fit into the real world and real careers can give them the tools to embrace this vital message. Burns & McDonnell and its Foundation have partnered with PLTW to increase access and participation to PLTW programs for students located in Burns & McDonnell communities. PLTW programs empower students to develop and apply in-demand, transportable skills by exploring real-world challenges.

Through this partnership, Burns and McDonnell is supporting PLTW grants to schools interested in starting and expanding PLTW programs beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year.

Program Requirements

Grantee must offer at least one PLTW Gateway unit in the 2026-2027 academic year and must offer one additional unit in the 2027-2028 academic year (two different units in two years). Grantee may implement any PLTW Gateway units of their choosing. Grantee must complete two years of grant reporting.

Project Lead The Way (PLTW)

Our Mission: Empower Students to Thrive in an Evolving World

Our Philosophy for Education: We believe all students – beginning at a young age – need access to real-world, applied learning experiences that empower them to gain the skills they need to thrive in college, career, and beyond.

We believe teachers play an immeasurable role in empowering students, and our programs provide teachers with the support and resources they need to devote more time to inspiring students.

Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a family of companies bringing together an unmatched team of 12,000 engineers, construction and craft professionals, architects, planners, technologists and scientists to design and build our critical infrastructure. With an integrated construction and design mindset, we offer full-service capabilities. Founded in 1898 and working from more than 75 offices globally, Burns & McDonnell is 100% employee-owned.

PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion

Getting students excited about STEM is essential to building a brighter future for all of us. Showing students how STEM topics fit into the real world and real careers can give them the tools to embrace this vital message. Burns & McDonnell and its Foundation have partnered with PLTW to increase access and participation to PLTW programs for students located in Burns & McDonnell communities. PLTW programs empower students to develop and apply in-demand, transportable skills by exploring real-world challenges.

Through this partnership, Burns and McDonnell is supporting PLTW grants to schools interested in starting and expanding PLTW programs beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year.

Program Requirements

Grantee must use their grant funds to expand their existing PLTW Gateway program. Example expansion activities include but are not limited to adding an additional PLTW Gateway unit not previously offered, and/or adding additional class periods of an existing PLTW Gateway unit previously offered, and/or training additional teachers in a PLTW Gateway unit for the 2026-2027 academic year. Grantee must complete one year of grant reporting.

Project Lead The Way (PLTW)

Our Mission: Empower Students to Thrive in an Evolving World

Our Philosophy for Education: We believe all students – beginning at a young age – need access to real-world, applied learning experiences that empower them to gain the skills they need to thrive in college, career, and beyond.

We believe teachers play an immeasurable role in empowering students, and our programs provide teachers with the support and resources they need to devote more time to inspiring students.

Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a family of companies bringing together an unmatched team of 12,000 engineers, construction and craft professionals, architects, planners, technologists and scientists to design and build our critical infrastructure. With an integrated construction and design mindset, we offer full-service capabilities. Founded in 1898 and working from more than 75 offices globally, Burns & McDonnell is 100% employee-owned.

PLTW Launch - New Program

Getting students excited about STEM is essential to building a brighter future for all of us. Showing students how STEM topics fit into the real world and real careers can give them the tools to embrace this vital message. Burns & McDonnell and its Foundation have partnered with PLTW to increase access and participation to PLTW programs for students located in Burns & McDonnell communities. PLTW programs empower students to develop and apply in-demand, transportable skills by exploring real-world challenges.

Through this partnership, Burns and McDonnell is supporting PLTW grants to schools interested in starting and expanding PLTW programs beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year.

Program Requirements

Grantee must offer at least one PLTW Launch module in the 2026-2027 academic year and must offer one additional module for the 2027-2027 academic year (two different modules in two years). Grantee may implement any PLTW Launch modules of their choosing. Grantee must complete two years of grant reporting.

Project Lead The Way (PLTW)

Our Mission: Empower Students to Thrive in an Evolving World

Our Philosophy for Education: We believe all students – beginning at a young age – need access to real-world, applied learning experiences that empower them to gain the skills they need to thrive in college, career, and beyond.

We believe teachers play an immeasurable role in empowering students, and our programs provide teachers with the support and resources they need to devote more time to inspiring students.

Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a family of companies bringing together an unmatched team of 12,000 engineers, construction and craft professionals, architects, planners, technologists and scientists to design and build our critical infrastructure. With an integrated construction and design mindset, we offer full-service capabilities. Founded in 1898 and working from more than 75 offices globally, Burns & McDonnell is 100% employee-owned.

PLTW Launch - Program Expansion

Getting students excited about STEM is essential to building a brighter future for all of us. Showing students how STEM topics fit into the real world and real careers can give them the tools to embrace this vital message. Burns & McDonnell and its Foundation have partnered with PLTW to increase access and participation to PLTW programs for students located in Burns & McDonnell communities. PLTW programs empower students to develop and apply in-demand, transportable skills by exploring real-world challenges.

Through this partnership, Burns and McDonnell is supporting PLTW grants to schools interested in starting and expanding PLTW programs beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year.

Program Requirements

Grantees must use these grant funds to expand their program. Example expansion activities include but are not limited to adding an additional PLTW Launch module not previously offered, and/or offering existing PLTW Launch modules to more students, and/or training additional teachers in PLTW Launch Classroom Teacher Training or PLTW Launch Lead Teacher Training for the 2026-2027 academic year. Grantee must complete one year of grant reporting. 

Linda Landman Gonzalez Leadership Grant

Linda has dedicated herself to the non-profit world for many years, tirelessly working to make our community a better place. Her commitment, dedication, and leadership have left an indelible mark on the Orlando Magic and the non-profit community.

She has not only served our community but has also been a guiding light for countless non-profit leaders. In recognition of Linda's unparalleled service and her enduring commitment to the betterment of our community, the Orlando Magic Leadership team has come together to create something truly special - the Linda Landman Gonzalez Leadership Grant. This grant is more than just a token of appreciation; it's a testament to Linda's incredible legacy and an investment in the future leaders of our non-profit sector.

The Linda Landman Gonzalez Leadership Grant will provide critical resources and support to emerging non-profit leaders, allowing them to develop their skills, expand their impact, and carry forward the torch of leadership that Linda has so brilliantly illuminated throughout her career.

Award

This grant will award the following to the recipient:

• Enrollment in Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy | NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE (4 courses)
  • It requires the completion of the following four courses.
    • Nonprofit Management for the 21st Century
    • Financial Analysis for Nonprofit Leaders
    • Program Evaluation for Mission Impact
    • Strategic Planning and Nonprofit Leadership
  • Grantee chooses which courses they want to do in-person and virtual.
• All travel costs for attendance to 2 courses in person at UIPUI
• 3 Year All Access Membership to the NonProfit Learning Lab
• $1,000 donation to grantee's organization for administration of the grant logistics
• $10,000 for grantee to choose their professional development opportunities.
  • This may include one-on-one trainings, conference registration fees, seminars, webinars, speaker series, coaching, and/or travel arrangements for any of the above.

Grantee Requirements

• Complete the Certificate in Nonprofit Executive Leadership within 1 year
• Complete a Leadership Survey at these time increments:
  • Beginning
  • Mid-Year
  • 1 Year
  • 3 Years
  • 5 Years