In our recent Grants Unlocked webinar, we explored real-world strategies for Florida educators to find and apply for grants that fund hands-on STEM tools like Strawbees and micro:bit.
This 45-minute session featured grant expert Michael Knowlton, a STEM & Grants Specialist and former District Coordinator who has helped countless schools in Florida secure funding for innovation in the classroom.
In this webinar we covered:
1. Where to Find Florida STEM Grants
Michael shared go-to resources for grant opportunities, from local education foundations to state-level and national programs available to Florida teachers.
2. How to Write a Winning Application
You’ll learn the key ingredients of a strong grant proposal, common mistakes to avoid, and how to align your request with Florida standards like NGSSS and Common Core math.
3. Funding Hands-On STEM Tools
Get inspired by examples of how schools are using grant money to bring tools like Strawbees into their classrooms and the impact it’s making.
We had a Q&A to wrap up the session, where we asked questions like:
How do I know if my school is eligible for certain grants?
Where do I start if I've never done this before?
Can these grants cover full classroom kits?
What makes a great grant application?
If you missed the webinar, no worries! We have the full webinar available for download now.
This webinar was designed specifically for Florida K–8 educators, STEM coordinators, and district leaders who want to bring creative, hands-on STEM education into the classroom without budget barriers.
We're planning on having both local and national grant webinars in our Grants Unlocked series. If you'd like to be notified, sign up to our newsletter.
If you're keen on getting Strawbees into your school, you can easily book a chat with one of our sales team.
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