Five public universities in Florida have received over $12.5 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Education as part of the American History and Civics Seminars Program. The funding aims to enhance programs that focus on instruction, learning strategies, and professional development in American history, civics, government, and geography.
The State University System of Florida (SUS) highlighted the significance of these grants for its ongoing efforts to promote civic literacy ahead of America’s 250th anniversary. The universities awarded are Florida International University, University of West Florida, University of North Florida, Florida State University, and New College of Florida.
“In Florida, we are proud to honor America’s legacy and develop informed and engaged citizens at our institutions,” said Tony Lee, SUS Associate Vice Chancellor of Public Affairs. “Through our universities’ Office of Public Policy Events established by the Florida Legislature two years ago, and now with this grant funding, we are strengthening civic knowledge and preparing the next generation of leaders.”
“Florida is a national leader in advancing civic principles and providing opportunities for students to participate in open discussions on public policy,” stated Ray Rodrigues, SUS Chancellor. “I applaud our universities for the forward-thinking and innovative programs that earned these grant awards. As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, now is the time to continue advancing civic literacy, and these funds support that SUS goal.”
Grant distribution among the five universities includes $4.6 million for Florida State University; $2.8 million for Florida International University; $2.1 million for University of North Florida; $1.7 million for New College of Florida; and $1.5 million for University of West Florida.
A detailed breakdown is available on the full list of allocations as well as more information about events marking America’s semiquincentennial anniversary.
