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CSFA State Fiscal Year 2026-2027
CSFA Number:
48.214
State Project Title:
Growing Greatness for Florida's Youngest Children: Empowering Teachers to Improve School Readiness
Agency:
Department of Education and Commissioner of Education
Program:
Early Learning; Entity to complete program is LENA
Budget Entity:
Early Learning 48220400
Specific Appropriation:
GAA Line #79; $487,500.00; FY 2026-27 
Appropriation Category:
103113
Related CFDA Code:
Authorization:
HF 3466
Objectives:
LENA Grow is a professional learning program for teachers that enhances the language environment in SR and VPK classrooms, improving school readiness. It focuses on increasing teacher-child interactions, which peer-reviewed research has proven to positively impact brain structure and function, executive functioning, literacy skills, language development, and IQ score. LENA will partner with ELCs across the state to support low-performing classrooms, with limited impact on ELC staff.
Types Of Assistance:
Grants
Applicant Type:
Non-Profit
Restrictions:
Any projects or financial obligations that are not approved on the DOE 101s - Budget Narrative Form or Project Performance and Accountability.
Procedures:
Pre-Application Notice:
Notice is provided via procurement documentation.
Application Procedures:
The department will issue a formal procurement documents and instructions for completing the application for funding. Included in the application will be a narrative description of the work the applicant expects to complete, a deliverable schedule, minimum service level requirements, and a detailed budget form. As part of the application, the applicant will submit signed assurances and a detailed fiscal information regarding the organization. The application will be reviewed by department program and fiscal staff and any needed changes will be negotiated. After any required changes have been made and submitted by the applicant, the department will issue a formal award notification.
Award Procedures:
After procurement documents and project forms are approved a Project Award Notification is sent to the recipient.
Deadlines:
As stated in the procurement documents.
Other:
Information Contact:
Aimee Ashley
Contract Unit Supervisor
Division of Early Learning
325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Aimee.ashley@del.fldoe.org
850-717-8680
Web Address:
https://www.fldoe.org/schools/early-learning/
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