Coral Springs, FL — The Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce and its Education Foundation proudly announce the 11 recipients of the 2025 Micro-Grant Awards, recognizing outstanding and innovative educational programs in Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, and surrounding communities.
These micro-grants provide up to $500 to support projects that enhance student learning in areas such as STEM, the arts, literacy, career readiness, environmental studies, historical education, and student leadership.
All recipients will be honored with a check presentation during the Race for Education 5K Run/Walk Presented by Amera, Brought to you by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek.
2025 Micro-Grant Recipient Schools & Programs
- Coral Springs High School – Blueprinting: “New Minds, New Ideas”
- Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School – Career Compass
- Coral Springs High School – CommTech / Video Production
- Coral Springs High School – Pottery Glazes & Tools: High Fire & Red Edition
- Atlantic Technical High School – From Page to Profession
- Coconut Creek High School – Cougar Science Club
- Coral Springs Charter School – STEM & Science National Honor Society
- Monarch High School – Marine Science Shark Tagging Research
- Tradewinds Elementary School – STEM Interactive Display & Coding Expansion
- Parkside Elementary School – CS Invention Engineering Program
- Country Hills Elementary School – The Liberty Trunk (Revolutionary War Immersive Learning)
Award Presentation at Race for Education 5K
Location: Tradewinds Park, Coconut Creek, FL
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Check Presentation: During Award Ceremony
Purpose: Proceeds support student scholarships and micro-grants for local public schools.
“Our teachers and schools continue to inspire and uplift students with creative and meaningful programs,” said Charinus Davis, CEO of the Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber. “These micro-grants help bring those ideas to life and ensure our students have the tools they need to succeed. These grants are an investment into our pipeline for our future workforce. When we support innovative classrooms today, we help build the skilled leaders and professionals our community will rely on tomorrow.”
The next Micro-Grant application cycle will open in February 2026.
Join the Celebration – Community Participation Encouraged
Local businesses, families, students, and community members are invited to participate or cheer on the winners at the Race for Education 5K. Registration and sponsorship opportunities are available at:
www.csccrchamber.com/race-for-education-5k/
About the Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce
The Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business, the engine for economic growth, and a champion for a thriving and welcoming community. Our primary objective is to lead local businesses to regional success. By leveraging the support, talent, and resources of our members, the Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce connects business leaders to each other and helps to improve the economic vitality of life for everyone.
