GoTeach 2025 Classroom Grant Awards Celebrated

James Gavrilos and Lisa King
(Tracy Benson Photography)

(Press Release) (Lake Worth Beach, Fla.) – The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County proudly celebrated the 2025 GoTeach! Classroom Grant Awards on October 30 at the Center for Public School Excellence and Innovation in Lake Worth Beach. More than 200 educators, students and community leaders gathered to recognize the achievements of 143 grant recipients from 54 schools, marking a record-breaking year for the program.
 
The Education Foundation awarded 89 GoTeach! Classroom Grants, providing $200,000 in funding to support innovative classroom projects across Palm Beach County. GoTeach! Classroom Grants focus on the priority areas of Literacy, Career and Technical Education, Increasing Graduation Rates, Student Resiliency, STEM Education including Artificial Intelligence and Financial Literacy, Teacher Quality and support for underperforming students. 

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“The GoTeach! Classroom Grants are a testament to the extraordinary talent, innovation and commitment of our educators,” said James Gavrilos, President and CEO of the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County. “Each grant directly impacts students’ futures, whether through literacy, STEM or career readiness, bringing The Foundation’s mission to life in classrooms every day.”
 
In partnership with local businesses, philanthropic organizations and the State of Florida’s Education Foundation Matching Grant Program through the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations, grants range from $1,000 to $5,000 per project. Each grant is carefully designed to empower teachers to create dynamic learning experiences that create measurable change and equip students with the skills they need to thrive.
 
This year’s celebration, presented by Florida Blue, featured food and entertainment provided by students from the School District of Palm Beach County along with thousands of dollars in raffle prizes. A full list of grant recipients can be found here: https://educationfoundationpbc.org/events/2025-goteach-classroom-grant-awards/.
 
Founded in 1984, the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County serves as a vital link between the county’s public schools and the community.  The Foundation awards grants, supports innovative programs and scholarships, and provides necessary school supplies and resources through Red Apple Supplies, its signature program. With more than 100 initiatives, the Foundation helps close achievement gaps, prepare students for postsecondary success and create measurable, positive change for over 100,000 students.
 
For more information or to make a donation, please visit educationfoundationpbc.org or contact Teresa West at [email protected] or 561-340-3501.