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FPL STEM Classroom Makeover Grant (NextEra Energy Foundation)
Florida Power & Light (NextEra Energy)For nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in Florida
FPL's STEM Classroom Makeover Grant, funded by the NextEra Energy Foundation, gives up to ten Florida schools $50,000 each to create STEM learning spaces with technology such as virtual reality, 3D printers, robotics kits and interactive displays. K-12 public, private and charter schools in FPL's Florida service area that are Title I or serve at least 40% economically disadvantaged students may apply. Applications are open until December 11, 2026.
What you get
$50,000 per school (up to ten schools)
Who qualifies
K-12 public schools and eligible private and charter schools within FPL's service area in Florida
School is designated Title I or serves a student population with at least 40% economically disadvantaged students
How to apply
Review the STEM Classroom Makeover Grant FAQ on FPL.com/education
Apply online through the grant portal by Friday, December 11, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST (applications cannot be changed after submission)
Winning schools' principals and local education foundations are notified in early 2027
Checked against Florida Power & Light (NextEra Energy)'s own page on October 16, 2026.
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NextEra Energy Foundation Northwest Florida quarterly grants (FPL)
Florida Power & Light (NextEra Energy)For nonprofitsOnly in Florida
The NextEra Energy Foundation makes quarterly grants of $1,000 to $20,000 to 501(c)(3) nonprofits that are located in or serve FPL's Northwest Florida service area. Applications are due February 28/29, June 30 and October 31, and applicants hear back six to eight weeks after the deadline.
What you get
$1,000 to $20,000
Who qualifies
Certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Located within or serve at least one county in FPL Northwest Florida's service area: Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Bay, Washington, Jackson or Holmes
Serve the community without discriminating on the basis of age, race, gender, sexual orientation or religion
Have not received or applied for a quarterly grant within the past 12 months
How to apply
Download the NextEra Energy Foundation quarterly grant application from the program page (Apply Now)
Complete it and include all requested documentation (incomplete requests may be declined automatically)
Submit by the cycle deadline (February 28/29, June 30 or October 31); decisions come 6-8 weeks later
Checked against Florida Power & Light (NextEra Energy)'s own page on October 16, 2026.
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Duke Energy Foundation community grants
Duke EnergyFor nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in 6 states: NC, SC, OH, IN, KY, FL
The Duke Energy Foundation accepts grant applications for $20,000 and less year-round on a rolling basis in three focus areas: vibrant economies (workforce training, community revitalization, local economic development), local resiliency (disaster preparedness, resilience, conservation) and community opportunity. Public charities and governmental entities, including school districts, that serve Duke Energy communities in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Florida apply online after first contacting their state Foundation representative.
What you get
$20,000 and less
Who qualifies
Current tax-exempt status as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3), or a governmental entity, including school districts (governmental entities submit a W-9)
Serve communities that are also served by Duke Energy (eligible counties are listed on each state page: North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Florida)
Serve communities without discrimination and have a method to measure, track and report program outcomes
Not eligible: for-profit organizations, individuals, churches, private foundations, 501(c)(4)/(c)(6) organizations, individual K-12 schools (districts may apply), sports teams
Does not fund general operating expenses, capital investments and improvements, generation or storage equipment, weatherization or energy efficiency projects, or multiple grants to the same institution in a calendar year
How to apply
Review the eligibility guidelines and the Foundation's focus areas
Find your state's page and contact the Foundation representative for your county with your grant proposal and its focus-area alignment
Register your organization in the grant system (verification is done through Benevity)
Submit the electronic grant application at dukeenergy.versaic.com; review can take up to three months or more
Checked against Duke Energy's own page on October 16, 2026.
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Publix Super Markets Charities Grants and Donations
Publix Super Markets CharitiesFor nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in 8 states: FL, GA, AL, NC, SC, TN, VA, KY
Publix Super Markets Charities funds nonprofits and schools in Publix's eight Southeastern states, focused on hunger, homelessness, youth, education and communities. Organizations register on the Publix Charitable Donations site and submit requests online; hunger-relief requests are due March 1 to April 30 and housing and shelter requests July 1 to August 31, while other nonprofit and sponsorship requests are taken year-round.
What you get
Not stated
Who qualifies
Organization must operate and/or serve clients in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia or Kentucky
Fully registered nonprofit (listed in the IRS database); donations to schools are made directly to the school (PTAs, PTSAs and booster clubs cannot register)
Publix Charities does not donate to benefit an individual
How to apply
Register the organization on the Publix Charitable Donations site (an employee or board member must register the organization; volunteers register separately)
Log in with the password emailed to you and submit your request for support
Submit hunger-relief requests March 1 to April 30 and housing and shelter requests July 1 to August 31; other requests may be submitted any time
Watch for an email decision; approved checks are mailed to the address on file
Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.
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Nationwide Foundation Community Grants
NationwideFor nonprofitsLocal programs in 6 states: AZ, FL, IA, NC, OH, TX
The Nationwide Foundation accepts grant applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofits in six communities: Columbus, Des Moines, Gainesville, Raleigh, San Antonio and Scottsdale/Phoenix. It prioritizes food security, crisis stability, children's wellbeing and economic empowerment, and funds operating, program and limited capital requests. Applications are accepted June 1 to September 1 each year after a mandatory grant training; the current cycle is closed and Nationwide says to check back in March 2027.
What you get
Amount not published
Who qualifies
501(c)(3) nonprofit in Columbus (Metro) OH, Des Moines IA, Gainesville FL, Raleigh NC, San Antonio TX or Scottsdale/Phoenix (Metro) AZ
Must attend the mandatory grant training (no exceptions)
Arts and culture and higher education organizations are by invitation only
Not funded: veterans, labor, religious or fraternal groups (unless serving the broader community), re-granting organizations other than United Way, primary or secondary schools, individuals, lobbying, fundraising events, debt reduction, endowments and travel
National organizations generally only through a local branch or chapter providing direct services
How to apply
Sign up on the Nationwide Foundation 'Apply now' page for updates on trainings and timelines (next updates expected March 2027)
Attend the mandatory grant training
Gather your EIN, 501(c)(3) letter, operating and project budgets, board list, logic model, latest audited financials and list of other funding requests
Submit the online application between June 1 and September 1 (11:59 p.m. ET)
Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.
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