DILLARD HIGH: The Fort Lauderdale school elevated its STEM education after winning an FPL STEM Classroom Makeover Grant for the 2023-24 school year. Eligible public, private and charter schools at all grade levels can apply through Nov. 7, 2025. PHOTO COURTESY OF FPL

Juno Beach (BPRW) – School is back in session and Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is awarding ten eligible Florida schools $50,000 classroom makeover grants as part of its continued commitment to STEM education.

"At FPL, our unwavering dedication to STEM education drives everything we do and our classroom makeover grants represent a direct investment in student success," said Kate Cotner, FPL director of community engagement.

"By transforming learning environments with cutting-edge technology and hands-on resources, we’re ensuring teachers have everything they need to inspire the next generation of leaders and innovators.

“These grants don’t just upgrade classrooms, they unlock potential and create pathways to careers that will power Florida’s future."

The Classroom Makeover Grants are supported through a gift by NextEra Energy Foundation, a corporate foundation of NextEra Energy, Inc. and Florida Power & Light Company, to increase the exposure of economically disadvantaged students in STEM and jumpstart students’ interest in STEM careers.

Funds are available to update STEM classrooms with new technology or resources, including software, equipment, books and trainings for teachers.

Eligible K-12 public, private and charter schools at all grade levels that are designated Title 1 or serve a minimum of 40% economically disadvantaged students can apply, and winners will be announced in early 2026.

Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale elevated its STEM education after winning an FPL STEM Classroom Makeover Grant for the 2023-24 school year. The school created a state-of-the-art STEM lab equipped with advanced technology and innovative tools, providing students with hands-on learning opportunities that prepare them for future careers in science and technology.

Coconut Palm K-8 Academy in Homestead transformed its STEM education after winning an FPL STEM Classroom Makeover Grant for the 2024-25 school year. The school created an innovative hydroponics lab where students engage with sustainable agriculture technology, exploring hands-on learning opportunities that connect to future careers in environmental science and agricultural innovation.

Other area grant recipients include:

• Cypress Run Education Center School in Pompano Beach updated its multi-media technology lab with new TV production equipment, coding and robotics materials.

• Hallandale Middle School is using the grant to fund a pathway program with Broward College to help improve students’ math and science testing scores.

Grant applications will be accepted through Nov. 7, 2025. For other information or to apply for a Classroom Makeover Grant, visit FPL.com/Education.