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Apply for a Grant

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Education Grants

The Sunshine Community Trust currently awards grants to post-secondary educational institutions based in Lake County, Florida. The deadline to apply is September 30th of each year. If you have questions about eligibility, please contact Andre Nacaxe (usbtrust@unitedsouthernbank.com).

Download the 2026-2027 Grant Application Below

2026-2027 Grant Application

Past Grant Recipients

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Lake Technical College

2024 Grant: $38,000

2025 Grant: $15,000

The inaugural grant in 2024 established a scholarship fund that will provide tuition assistance to deserving students in good academic standing as they pursue quality technical degrees and certifications.

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Lake Sumter State College

2025 Grant: $22,000

The 2025 grant will support scholarships for the school’s nursing program, helping to train the next generation of healthcare professionals.