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.
2026-2027 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.
2026-2027 LINE Grant Documents
- 2026-27 LINE Grant NOI (Word)
- Attachment B - Data to Determine Eligibility (Word)
- DFC Memorandum: 2026-27 (LINE) Fund Grant Program (PDF)
Documentation included in the Submittable Grant Application System:
Note: The following documents are only provided as exemplars. The information required to fill out the forms should be submitted via Submittable.
- DOE 101S Budget Narrative and Example (Excel)
- DOE 100A, Project Application (Word)
- Contributor Certification Form (Word)
Key Dates
- September 2, 2026 – FDOE releases Notification of Funding Opportunity.
- September 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (ET) – FDOE hosted a webinar to provide information on the Request for Proposal.
- September 16, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. (ET) - Deadline to submit the Notice of Intent to Apply (NOI).
- A completed NOI must be submitted via email to LINE_Fund@fldoe.org.
- Once an agency submits a Notice of Intent-to-Apply, they will be granted access to the Submittable Grant Application System
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026, no later than 11:59 p.m. (ET) - Deadline to complete the 2026-27 LINE Application via Submittable Grant Application System
2025-2026 Request for Proposal
- Round 2 LINE Funding for 2025-2026 (PDF)
- 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)
- LINE Fund Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
2025-2026 Awards
Resources
Questions regarding the program may be directed to LINE_Fund@fldoe.org.