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
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
- DFC Memorandum: 2025-26 (LINE) Fund Grant Program RFP (PDF)
- 26A307 LINE Grant Request for Proposal (PDF)
- LINE Fund Notice of Intent-to-Apply (PDF)
- DOE101S, Budget Narrative (Excel)
- DOE 100A, Project Application Form (Word)
- Proposal Narrative Section (Word)
- Health Care Partner Certification Form (Word)
- Project Performance Accountability Form (PDF)
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.
- A completed Notice of Intent-to-Apply must be submitted via email to LINE_Fund@fldoe.org.
- 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
- DFC Memorandum: 2024-25 (LINE) Fund Grant Program RFP - Round II (PDF)
- LINE Fund Request for Proposal (PDF)
- LINE Fund Notice of Intent-to-Apply (PDF)
- DOE101S, Budget Narrative (Excel)
- DOE 100A, Project Application Form (Word)
- Proposal Narrative Section (Word)
- Health Care Partner Certification Form (Word)
- Project Performance Accountability Form (PDF)
- LINE Fund Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
2024-2025 Awards
- 2024-2025 Prioritized Funding List – Round 1 (PDF)
- 2024-2025 Prioritized Funding List – Round 2 (PDF)
Resources
Questions regarding the program may be directed to LINE_Fund@fldoe.org.