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Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) Fund

Please forward all questions pertaining to the LINE Fund to LINE_Fund@fldoe.org or Laurie.Osgood@fldoe.org.

2023-2024 Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) Fund has been moved to the Archives

Senate Bill 2524 (2022) established a competitive grant opportunity for districts, Florida College System (FCS) institutions, and independent nonprofit colleges and universities in Florida. Section (s.) 1009.8962, Florida Statutes (F.S.) was created to incentivize collaboration between nursing education programs and health care partners to combat the growing nursing shortage in the state.

All eligible applicants must meet performance metrics set forth in s. 1009.896, F.S., including:

  • For a certified nursing assistant (CNA) program, data supporting a completion rate of at least 70 percent for the prior year.
  • For a licensed practical nurse, associate of science in nursing, and bachelor of science in nursing program data supporting a first-time passage rate on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensing Examination of at least 75 percent for the prior year, based on a minimum of 10 testing participants.

Funds may be used to award scholarships to students who meet the residency for tuition purposes requirements, recruit additional faculty, purchase equipment, and support simulation centers to advance high-quality nursing education programs throughout the state. Funds may not be used for the construction of new buildings.  

2025-2026 Request for Proposal

Key Dates

  • September 19, 2025 – FDOE releases Notification of Funding Opportunity.
  • Sept 22, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. (EDT) – FDOE hosted a webinar to provide information on the Request for Proposal.
  • October 6, 2025 - by 11:59 p.m. (EDT) - Deadline to submit Notice of Intent to Apply.
  • Wednesday, November 5, 2025, through Friday, November 21, 2025, no later than 11:59 PM (EDT)– Timeframe to submit completed proposal to be considered for a LINE Fund award.
    • Eligible applicants must submit all required proposal documents via the Florida Department of Education ShareFile. Once an agency submits a Notice of Intent-to-Apply, they will be granted access to the ShareFile account.

2024-2025 Request for Proposal -Round II

2024-2025 Awards

Resources

Questions regarding the program may be directed to LINE_Fund@fldoe.org.