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C.J. Davila, Executive Director
Florida Green Building Coalition
(407) 777-4914

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Florida Green Building Coalition Accepting Applications for Statewide Scholarship Program

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (March 31, 2024) – The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), the leading certifier of green residential and commercial construction and local governments in the state, is accepting applications for its statewide scholarship program. Deadline is April 30, 2024


FGBC created the scholarship program in 2016 for deserving students pursuing careers in the green built environment or related sustainability studies.

 

This year FGBC is offering three (3) $1,000 scholarships for the 2024 - 2025 academic year. Each recipient will also receive a complimentary FGBC membership for one year and invited to participate on FGBC committees and attend events.

 

Visit Florida Green Building Coalition | Scholarships for more information and to access the application. To apply for an FGBC scholarship, complete the application form and submit requested information electronically to cdavila@floridagreenbuilding.org by April 30, 2024.

 

The FGBC “Florida Green” Certification Program tailors’ carbon-reducing, green building standards to the Florida climate, allowing builders, developers and communities to meet green building standards while simultaneously constructing sustainable properties best suited for Florida’s ecosystem.

 

In 2000 the non-profit FGBC brought together industry professionals from the construction, government, academic and research communities to create green building standards tailored specifically to Florida. FGBC is by far the largest certifier of green residential and commercial construction, local governments, communities in the state with over 33,000 green certified projects.


Going Green? In Florida you have a choice. For more information call (407) 777-4914, email info@floridagreenbuilding.org or visit www.floridagreenbuilding.org.

The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC)

Promoting a State of Sustainability Since 2000, the non-profit Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) is the state’s leading certifier of green homes, buildings, communities, and local governments. Over two decades ago FGBC brought together industry professionals from the construction, government, academic and research communities to create green standards tailored specifically to Florida. To date it has certified over 33,000 residential, commercial, high-rise, land developments and local governments participating in its certification programs. FGBC certification programs are the only standards developed with state specific criteria to address Florida’s hot-humid environment, climate, distinctive topography, unique geology, resiliency, and natural disasters. Visit www.floridagreenbuilding.org.


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