FPL offers 2011 grant funds
Now that Florida Power & Light Company recently announced that nine teachers in Lee and Collier Counties are recipients of its 2010 Renewable Energy Teacher Grants totaling $6,500, it is now accepting applications, due by Oct. 15, for 2011 grants.
FPL is providing a total of $40,500 to 47 teachers at public, private and charter schools in FPL’s 35-county service territory to fund renewable energy classroom projects. The winning projects are designed to help teach school children about renewable energy and adhere to the Florida State Board of Education’s Sunshine State Standards.
The awards range from $500 to $2,500 per project, based on the proposed budget and number of students that will benefit. The grants come from the NextEra Energy Foundation, which is funded by shareholders of Florida Power & Light’s parent company, NextEra Energy, Inc.
Projects were judged according to stated goals, energy content, creativity and plans for budget and evaluation. Completed projects may be featured on FPL’s Solar Station website at www.FPL.com/solarstations. The website serves as a resource for other teachers around the state.
To apply for the 2011 grants, interested teachers must fill out an application available at www.FPL.com/solarstations. Completed applications should be e-mailed to teacher.grants@FPL.com no later than Oct. 15, 2010.