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Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program (Workforce CAP Grant Program) is sponsored by Florida Department of Education. This program provides grants to school districts and Florida College System institutions to fund the creation or expansion of career and technical education workforce development programs.
While not exclusively for facility upgrades, some past awards have supported HVAC/R programs, indicating that funding could potentially be used for equipment that also benefits energy efficiency or smart building technology as part of a vocational training program.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Florida school districts and Florida College System institutions. Programs must lead to industry certifications included on the CAPE Industry Certification Funding List and serve secondary students. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies; past awards range from tens of thousands to millions of dollars (e.g., Alachua County School District received $296,227 for AC, refrigeration, and heating technology programs; St. Johns County School District received $2,645,000 for various programs including HVAC/R). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program (Workforce CAP Grant Program) is funded by Florida Department of Education. 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.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
The solicitation lists 4 required documents: PDF cover letter signed by superintendent/president/authorized representative, Word document narrative (Concept Proposal Narrative Form), Excel workbook (Concept Proposal Workbook - separate versions for 9-12 CTE and Career Dual Enrollment), and CAP Guidelines review. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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