Family CAFE' (COOPERATION, Advocacy, Friendship, and Empower

The Florida Department of Education has issued a discretionary non-competitive grant award to Family C.A.F.E., Inc. for the amount of 1,350,000 dollars. This funding, identified under solicitation Q0095 and project 37F-90745-7Q001, is designated to support the 29th Annual Family Cafe taking place in June 2027 in Orlando, which is recognized as the largest statewide cross-disability event in the nation. In addition to the main event, the project scope includes supporting Florida Youth Council activities and the development of local resources. The performance and budget period for this award runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The agreement allows for advance payment reimbursement options and requires adherence to specific reporting timelines and terms and conditions established by the state agency. The application process for this award concluded on August 31, 2026, ensuring the necessary infrastructure and funding are in place for the 2027 event cycle.