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Conservation License Plate Grants (Discover Florida's Oceans and Protect Florida Springs) is sponsored by Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida. These grants, administered by the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida, fund marine science education and ocean conservation (Discover Florida's Oceans) or freshwater spring conservation and science education (Protect Florida Springs).
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Conservation License Plate Grants – Florida Oceans and Springs | Flori – Forward Education Laser Cutters & Engravers Artificial Intelligence PD Smart Hydroponics Kit for Classrooms CHARGE Rechargeable Battery Pack for micro:bit Smart Soldering Kit: Traffic Light Robotics Kit Storage Cart Laser Cutters and Engravers Florida · Private Grant Conservation License Plate Grants – Florida Oceans and Springs Florida · Nonprofit Grant Conservation License Plate Grants (Discover Florida's Oceans and Protect Florida Springs) Up to $50,000 (varies by program) K-12 and community programs Next cycle opens September 1, 2026 Nonprofit – Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida Florida K-12 schools, nonprofits, colleges, and government agencies focused on marine or freshwater conservation education are eligible.
Programs must directly benefit Florida's ocean ecosystems or freshwater springs through education, stewardship, research, or conservation activities. Applicants must be Florida-based organizations. The Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida administers Conservation License Plate Grant Programs funded by specialty license plate revenues.
The Discover Florida's Oceans program funds marine science education and ocean conservation. The Protect Florida Springs program funds freshwater spring conservation and science education. Both programs support school-based and community conservation education across Florida.
Application and Distribution Applications are submitted through the Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida grants portal. Multiple grant cycles run per year; the next cycle for ocean and spring grants opens September 1, 2026. Submit a project description, conservation education objectives, and budget.
Awards vary by program track. Conservation License Plate Grant cycles run multiple times per year. The next cycle opens September 1, 2026.
Visit myfwf. org for current program details, application portal access, and cycle dates for the Discover Florida's Oceans and Protect Florida Springs programs. Award amounts vary by program track.
Grants range from small classroom awards up to $50,000 for larger conservation education projects. Check the FWF Foundation website for current award ranges by program. Forward Education Products for This Grant These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
CHARGE Climate Sensor Kit — ocean and freshwater environmental monitoring for FL conservation education micro:bit Starter Kit — data collection and field science for student ocean and spring investigations Smart Hydroponics Kit — water systems and ecosystem science aligned to Florida conservation programs Frequently Asked Questions Who is eligible for FL Conservation License Plate Grants?
Florida K-12 schools, nonprofits, colleges, and government agencies focused on ocean or spring conservation education are eligible. Programs must directly benefit Florida's marine or freshwater ecosystems. How much funding is available through FL Conservation License Plate Grants?
Awards range from small classroom grants up to $50,000 for larger conservation education projects, depending on the program track. Can Conservation License Plate Grant funds be used for STEM and coding tools? Yes.
Conservation License Plate Grant funds can support hands-on STEM materials, physical computing kits, and coding curriculum when they align to the program's stated goals. Document alignment to program objectives before purchasing. How do Florida schools apply for Conservation License Plate Grants?
Apply through the Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida grants portal at myfwf. org. The next cycle opens September 1, 2026.
Submit a project description, conservation education objectives, and budget. How can Forward Education help with Conservation License Plate Grant funding? Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for Florida schools.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Florida K-12 schools, nonprofits, colleges, and government agencies focused on marine or freshwater conservation education. Applicants must be Florida-based organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000 (varies by program track). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was September 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Conservation License Plate Grants (Discover Florida's Oceans and Protect Florida Springs) is funded by Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Florida. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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