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CSFA State Fiscal Year 2026-2027
CSFA Number:
79.002
State Project Title:
School-to-Career Grants
Agency:
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Program:
79200000 Hotels & Restaurants
Budget Entity:
79200100 Compliance & Enforcement
Specific Appropriation:
GAA Line Item 2251, FY 2026-2027, $1,017,782
Appropriation Category:
100354-G/A School-to-Career     
Related CFDA Code:
                        
Authorization:
Section 509.302, Florida Statutes; Florida Administrative Code.
Objectives:
The purpose of the program is to provide, support, and enhance school-to-career training and transition programs for students interested in pursuing careers in a hospitality industry.
Types Of Assistance:
Grants
Applicant Type:
Non-Profit
Restrictions:
All expenses must be consistent with the budget submitted by the applicant in the grant application and approved by the division pursuant to Section 509.302, Florida Statutes.
Procedures:
Pre-Application Notice:
N/A
Application Procedures:
The application cycle will begin January 1 and application packages must be received by March 1.
Award Procedures:
The division shall provide the Hotels and Restaurants Advisory Council (Advisory Council) a copy of each grant application received and a list of prioritized programs with recommended funding levels by March 31 of each application cycle.  The advisory council will meet to evaluate the applications and forward its recommendations to the Director of the Division of Hotels and Restaurants as described in Section 509.291, F.S.  The final determination of grant awards shall be made by the Secretary of the Department.  Grant Recipients Shall be notified by May 1st of the application cycle.
Deadlines:
All applications must be submitted for consideration by March 1st of the application cycle.  The director, with the consent of the Advisory Council, may designate funds, not to exceed the legislatively appropriated amount, to support school-to-career transition programs available through statewide organizations in the hospitality services field.  However, the applicant must be able to provide the program services for the full four-year term of the grant agreement.
Other:
Pursuant to Section 509.302, F.S. the Division may award one School-to-Career transition program grant for a period of four years.
Information Contact:
Brenden Doherty
Dept of Business & Professional Regulation
Division of Hotels & Restaurants
Division Director's Office
Tallahassee, FL, 32399-1011
(850) 717-1260
Brenden.Doherty@myfloridalicense.com
Web Address:
http://www.myfloridalicense.com
Associated Subjects: Educational Opportunities; Hospitality

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