Florida State Grants Portal

The Petroleum Cleanup Participation Program (PCPP) is a cost-share program created by the state of Florida to provide rehabilitation funding assistance from the Inland Protection Trust Fund (IPTF) to owners, operators, or responsible parties for cleaning up property contaminated with petroleum or petroleum products from a petroleum storage system, specifically for discharges occurring before January 1, 1995. Participants must enter into an agreement and provide a 25% copayment or cost-savings.

The Abandoned Tank Restoration Program (ATRP) provides financial assistance for the cleanup of contamination at facilities that were "out of the business of storing petroleum products" since March 1, 1990. The program covers 100% of eligible petroleum site remediation costs.

The State Revolving Fund (SRF) program, administered by FDEP, is primarily a low-interest loan program for water infrastructure projects. The grant component, delivered as Principal Forgiveness, is specifically targeted at small, disadvantaged communities (population 10,000 or less and per capita income below the state average) to reduce the financial burden of their CWSRF and DWSRF loans. The forgiveness can cover up to 90% of the project costs for the most qualified applicants.

The Low-Scored Site Initiative (LSSI) is a voluntary program authorized by Florida Statute 376.3071(12)(b) to provide limited funding for the assessment and remediation of eligible petroleum discharges at low-scored sites (scored 29 points or less). The goal is to bring these sites to closure via a Site Rehabilitation Completion Order, LSSI No Further Action, or conditional closure. Funding is limited to $35,000 for assessment and an additional $35,000 for limited remediation per site.

The Nonpoint Source Management Program administers the State Water-quality Assistance Grants (SWAG) to reduce nonpoint source pollution from land use activities, such as urban stormwater runoff. The goal is to fund projects that reduce pollutant loads to impaired waters, helping springs, rivers, lakes, and estuaries meet Florida's water quality standards. Total funding for both the state and federal programs is approximately $8 million annually.

This program provides reimbursement funding to Florida counties that have already established and are operating permanent Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection facilities under the Hazardous Waste Collection Center Grant. The purpose is to help counties cover ongoing expenses related to local hazardous waste management, up to a cumulative funding limit of $100,000 per county across all grants in this category.

The Small Community Wastewater Construction Grants (SCWCG) Program assists small communities (municipality, county or authority with a total population of 10,000 or less, and a per capita income less than the state average) in planning, designing, and constructing wastewater management facilities. The grant is a component of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan, where the grant percentage (70%, 80%, or 90% of the loan amount) is determined by the sponsor's affordability index. All...

The Site-Specific Activities (SSA) and Targeted Brownfields Assessment (TBA) Program, authorized and funded by CERCLA Section 128(a), provides funding and technical assistance to states and municipalities to minimize the uncertainties of contamination associated with brownfields. The program supplements EPA's Brownfields Initiative and Florida’s Brownfields Redevelopment Program to promote cleanup and redevelopment of brownfields.

This grant provides up to $50,000 to counties operating permanent hazardous waste collection centers for unique or innovative projects. It requires a 25% local match from the county and is supplemental to other Hazardous Waste Collection Center grants.

The Cooperative Collection Center Arrangement Grant, offered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), provides funding to support cooperative household hazardous waste (HHW) collection events between counties. The program aims to encourage smaller counties to hold collection events by providing up to $35,000 in total reimbursement. Specifically, a smaller county's collection event costs are reimbursed at 75% (up to a $25,000 limit), and a host county that assists the...

The Alternative Water Supply and Restoration Program, managed by the Division of Water Restoration Assistance (DWRA), serves as a funding mechanism for grant agreements that result from line item appropriations in each year’s Florida General Appropriations Act (GAA). Governmental entities can secure legislative sponsorship for 'Community Budget Issue Request' projects through this program.

The Trip and Equipment Grant program provides annual allocations to Commission-approved Community Transportation Coordinators (CTCs) in Florida. The funds are used to cover a portion of one-way passenger trips for non-sponsored transportation disadvantaged citizens and/or to purchase capital equipment (such as vehicles and communication gear) to maintain or expand transportation services. This is a reimbursement-based grant, requiring grantees to provide service or procure equipment before...

The Small County Dredging Grant Program funds dredging projects in counties with a population of fewer than 300,000 according to the last official census. Requests for funding must be submitted on the required application and adhere to established procedures.

Established by 311.12(6), F.S., to assist in implementation of security plans and measures at seaports listed in 311.09(1), F.S. Funds may be used for equipment purchase, infrastructure needs, cybersecurity programs, and other security measures identified in a seaport's approved federal security plan. Grants may not exceed 75 percent of total cost and are subject to legislative appropriation.

The County Incentive Grant Program (CIGP) provides grants to counties for improving transportation facilities on the State Highway System or relieving traffic congestion. Eligible projects may include resurfacing and paving local roads, provided they meet statutory requirements.

The Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) is a funding pool administered by FDOT to focus the State's limited transportation resources on the facilities most significant for interregional, interstate, and international travel.

SCOP-M is available to Rural Areas of Opportunity designated under Section 288.0656(7)(a), Florida Statutes. The transportation facility must be publicly owned and maintained by the municipality; funds assist in repair and rehabilitation of bridges, paving unpaved roads, road-related drainage improvements, resurfacing or reconstruction of roads, and constructing safety improvements.

The ILC Infrastructure Support Program provides funding for roads, rail facilities, or other means for the conveyance or shipment of goods through a seaport. FDOT may fund local government projects or projects performed by private entities that enhance transportation facilities linking seaports to intermodal logistics centers. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed in order of receipt, with funding consideration through fiscal year 2029-2030. Beginning in FY2024-2025, $15...

The State Public Transit Block Grant Program, administered by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Transit Office, provides funding to public transit agencies for various purposes including project development, management, and operations, as detailed in the program's procedure manual.

Annual seaport grant program established under Chapter 311, F.S., providing a minimum of $25 million a year in grants for port facilities or port transportation projects, plus $35 million allocated annually by FDOT for bonded state revenues, totaling about $60 million in combined annual state support. Requires a 50/50 state-to-local match and is managed by the FSTED Council.

The Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) provides state funds in Florida to support local governments and the private sector in improving regionally significant transportation facilities. The program aims to enhance regional travel and commerce by covering up to 50 percent of the non-federal share of project costs for public transportation facility projects.

Provides funds for roads, rail facilities, or other means for conveyance or shipment of goods through a seaport to or from an Intermodal Logistics Center. Beginning FY 2024-2025, $15 million is made available annually from the State Transportation Trust Fund for 5 years (2024/2025 through 2029/2030).

The Small County Road Assistance Program (SCRAP) assists small county governments in resurfacing and reconstructing county roads, with up to $25 million available annually for funding. Eligible counties must have a population of 75,000 or less according to the 1990 Federal census data.

The Small County Outreach Program (SCOP) is a state-funded grant administered by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to assist small county governments (population 200,000 or less) with various transportation infrastructure projects. These projects include repairing or rehabilitating county bridges, paving unpaved roads, addressing road-related drainage improvements, resurfacing or reconstructing county roads, and constructing capacity or safety improvements on county roads. A...

The Small County Outreach Program for Municipalities and Communities (SCOP-M) provides funding to municipalities and communities located in Florida's Rural Areas of Opportunity (RAO) for the repair and rehabilitation of local transportation facilities. The program is funded by a special, annually contingent appropriation of $9 million from the Florida Legislature. Eligible projects include bridge repair, paving unpaved roads, drainage improvements, resurfacing, reconstruction, and safety...

The County Incentive Grant Program (CIGP) provides grants to counties to improve transportation facilities, including transit facilities, which are located on the State Highway System (SHS) or which relieves traffic congestion on the SHS. Projects may include resurfacing and paving dirt local roads if they demonstrate congestion relief on the SHS. The program is managed through the Florida Grant Application Process (GAP) system.

The Strategic Port Investment Initiative (SPII) is an FDOT managed fund that allocates a minimum of $35 million each year for port projects, requiring a local match of either 50-50 or 75-25. The initiative is primarily funded through FDOT's Strategic Intermodal System (SIS).

The Public Transit Service Development Program, administered by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), provides initial funding for special projects aimed at improving or expanding public transit. The program supports new or innovative techniques, services, routes, vehicle frequencies, and the purchase of special transportation services. It also funds projects that improve operations, maintenance, and marketing in public transit systems.

The Strategic Intermodal System Supply Chain Demands (Construction Aggregate Program) provides up to $20 million annually from fiscal years 2023-2024 through 2027-2028 to fund projects that enhance the capacity and capabilities for moving and storing construction aggregate.

SCOP assists small county governments in repairing or rehabilitating county bridges, paving unpaved roads, addressing road-related drainage improvements, resurfacing or reconstructing county roads, or constructing capacity safety improvements on county roads. Funds are available to counties that have a population of 200,000 or less.

The State Infrastructure Bank Program is a loan and credit enhancement program administered by FDOT, consisting of federally and state funded accounts to support infrastructure projects. It aims to provide financial assistance for transportation-related projects in Florida.

The Small County Road Assistance Program (SCRAP) is a state-funded initiative by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to assist small county governments (population 75,000 or less per 1990 US Census) with resurfacing and reconstructing county roads. Up to $25 million is available annually, allocated to FDOT districts based on the number of eligible counties. Capacity improvement projects are not eligible for funding.

The Older Americans Act (OAA) Title III C2 program, administered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, provides formula-based funding to the 11 Area Agencies on Aging, which in turn contract with local service providers. The purpose is to deliver home-delivered meals and nutrition education to eligible homebound individuals age 60 and older, supporting their well-being and independence in their home environment.

This Nutritional Education service provides various methods of communication to support and improve healthful behaviors. Education includes integrated health promotion and disease prevention programs that are designed for older individuals; and include nutrition education, physical activity and other activities to modify behavior and improve health literacy.

This program, funded primarily by Title III of the federal Older Americans Act and administered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) through its Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), provides funding to a network of non-profit, public-interest law firms. These organizations deliver free civil legal advice and brief services, including the Florida Senior Legal Helpline, to eligible Florida residents age 60 and older, with a focus on low-income and vulnerable elderly Floridians.

The National Family Caregiver Support Program (Title III-E of the Older Americans Act) provides services to assist families caring for frail older members, and to assist grandparents or older relatives who are caregivers for children 18 and younger or for children of any age who have disabilities. Funds are allocated by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs to Area Agencies on Aging, which then contract with local service providers to deliver a range of support services.

The Congregate Meal and Nutrition Sites Program is administered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) through a network of Area Agencies on Aging and their contracted service providers. The program provides nutritionally balanced meals, nutrition education, and health promotion services to Floridians aged 60 and older and their spouses at approximately 300 sites across the state. The goal is to reduce hunger, promote health, and encourage socialization. Funding is provided by the...

The Older Americans Act (OAA) Title VII: Elder Abuse Prevention program provides federal formula funding, administered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), to support programs and services that protect elders from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The funding is passed through to Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and local service providers via contracts/RFPs to deliver services such as public education, training, and information services focused on prevention, financial literacy, and...

The Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP) is a federal program administered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) that supplements funding for food used in meals served under the Older Americans Act. It provides incentives through additional funding (approximately $0.72 per meal as of 2015) to Area Agencies on Aging and service providers to efficiently and effectively deliver nutritious congregate and home-delivered meals to older individuals.

The Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative (ADI), established by Florida legislation in 1985, is a state-administered program that provides essential services to support individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). Services, which include respite care, caregiver support, and the operation of Memory Disorder Clinics and the State of Florida Brain Bank, are delivered through organizational contracts with the 11 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and 17 Memory Disorder...

The Home Care for the Elderly (HCE) program supports care for Floridians age 60 and older in family-type living arrangements within private homes, as an alternative to institutional or nursing home care. The program provides a basic subsidy for support and maintenance of the elder, including some medical costs, and special subsidies for services and supplies. The program is administered locally by Area Agencies on Aging through unit rate contracts.

The Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) Program provides community-based services organized in a continuum of care to help functionally impaired elders live in the least restrictive yet most cost-effective environment suitable to their needs.

Provides supportive services, such as adult daycare, caregiver training, and support, chore, congregate dining, home-delivered meals, homemaker services, information and referral assistance, medical transportation, nutrition education, personal care, and shopping assistance to boost the well-being of elders and to help them live independently in their home environment and the community.

The Adult Care Food Program (ACFP) is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funded program administered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA). Its goal is to support the provision of nutritious meals and/or snacks served to community-based adults attending adult daycare centers. The program provides cash reimbursement for up to three meals per day (one of which can be a snack) to eligible centers, based on the number of enrolled participants who qualify for free or reduced-price...

Florida offers grants for customized Export Marketing Plans to help qualified Florida manufacturers and services providers identify overseas growth strategies. The program is offered by SelectFlorida in partnership with the Florida SBDC Network and the U.S. Commercial Service.

Provides grants to Community Action Agencies, local governments, Indian tribes, and non-profit organizations to improve the energy efficiency of low-income homes through upgrades like weather stripping, insulation, and repairs to heating/cooling units for both owned and rented properties.

The High-Impact Performance Incentive (HIPI) Grant is a negotiated, performance-based financial incentive offered by Enterprise Florida to attract and expand major high-impact businesses in the state. It targets companies in sectors like Clean Energy, Life Sciences, and Advanced Manufacturing that commit to creating at least 50 new full-time jobs (or 25 for R&D) and making a cumulative capital investment of at least $50 million (or $25 million for R&D). The grant is disbursed in two halves: 50%...

Florida offers grants to help small to medium-sized companies grow their export sales through overseas international trade shows. SelectFlorida provides event-specific, reimbursable grants to eligible manufacturers and select professional services providers in target sectors to help them generate or increase their export sales overseas.

The Florida Capital Access Program (FL CAP) is a pooled loan insurance program under the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). It provides matching dollars to establish loan loss reserve funds with participating private lenders, which encourages them to originate loans to Florida-based small businesses, including those owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, that may not otherwise have access to capital.

The Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) program provides grants to local governments in rural communities to facilitate the planning, preparing, and financing of infrastructure projects. The goal is to encourage job creation, capital investment, and the strengthening and diversification of rural economies by promoting tourism, trade, and economic development.

FloridaCommerce, through the Office of Long-Term Resiliency (OLTR), administers federal Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funding is designed to address long-term recovery needs for housing, infrastructure, economic development, and mitigation that remain after other assistance, including federal assistance and private insurance, has been exhausted.

The Florida Job Growth Grant Fund is an economic development program created to promote economic opportunity by improving public infrastructure and enhancing workforce training across the state. Funds may not be used for the exclusive benefit of any single company, corporation, or business entity. Proposals are reviewed by FloridaCommerce and approved by the Governor.

The Loan Guarantee Program provides a private lender with a short-term, partial guarantee to support a loan or line-of-credit for eligible small businesses. This program is part of the Florida State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), administered by FloridaCommerce, to facilitate business growth and economic development for Florida-based small businesses with 500 employees or less.

The Collateral Support Program is a credit enhancement initiative under the Florida State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). It uses public funds as a cash deposit to provide collateral support for a business loan or credit facility originated by a private lender, enabling financing for Florida-based small businesses that have a collateral shortfall but sufficient cash flow for loan repayment.

The HOME Investment Partnerships Program, administered by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC), provides non-amortized, low-interest loans to developers for the acquisition, new construction, or rehabilitation of affordable rental housing for low-income families. The program is federally funded by HUD (CFDA 14.239) and requires a long-term commitment to affordability and a 25% non-federal match.

The Live Local Act Innovative Multifamily Programs provide a new recurring revenue stream of $150 million per year for affordable and workforce rental housing in Florida. The funds are administered by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation as loans covering 25% to 35% of total development costs for various multifamily projects. The program prioritizes developments that involve redevelopment, urban infill, mixed-use components, or housing near military installations. A portion of the funds is...

This Request for Application (RFA 2025-203) from the Florida Housing Finance Corporation provides Housing Credit Financing (Low-Income Housing Tax Credits) for the new construction or substantial rehabilitation of affordable multifamily rental housing developments located exclusively in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The goal is to increase the availability of safe, decent, and affordable housing in this high-cost, high-need geographic area.

The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program is a federal tax incentive administered by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation to encourage private investment in the new construction and substantial rehabilitation of rental housing for low and very low-income residents. Developers receive tax credits in exchange for a commitment to provide affordable rents.

Florida Housing administers the State Housing Initiatives Partnership program (SHIP), which provides funds to local governments as an incentive to create partnerships that produce and preserve affordable homeownership and multifamily housing. The program is designed to serve very low-, low- and moderate-income families.

The Unified Homelessness Grants program is a consolidated, multi-year funding mechanism administered by the Florida DCF State Office on Homelessness to the state's Continuums of Care (CoCs). It combines funds from various sources, including the federal Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), Homelessness Prevention Grant, Challenge Grant, and Staffing Grant. The CoCs use these funds to subcontract with local community partners to provide direct services such as emergency shelter operations, rapid...

The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program provides federal pass-through funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Office on Homelessness. The funds are distributed through a statewide network of local Continuums of Care (CoCs) to provide emergency services to individuals and families who are homeless or facing homelessness. Services include rental assistance, case management, emergency shelter support, and...

The STOP (Services, Training, Officers, and Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program, authorized by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), is a federal grant administered by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). It provides funding to eligible organizations to develop and strengthen effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat violent crimes against women and to enhance victim services.

A one-time grant of $30,000 is made available by the Florida Department of Children and Families to eligible communities in counties that do not currently have a Children's Initiative. The purpose is to provide resources to complete the intensive process of collecting all materials and plans required for the Children's Initiative designation request, pursuant to Florida Statute 409.147.

The Sexual Assault Services Formula Grant Program (SASP) is a federal pass-through program administered by the Florida Department of Health. It provides funding to support rape crisis centers and other nonprofit, non-governmental organizations or tribal programs in Florida that offer direct intervention, advocacy, and related assistance to victims of sexual assault and their families.

Formula-based, non-competitive disbursement of 45% of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Trust Fund to each county's Board of County Commissioners. The purpose is to improve and expand prehospital emergency medical services and enhance prehospital care within the county's jurisdiction. Funds are distributed quarterly and do not require a grant application or reporting to the Department of Health.

The Florida Cancer Innovation Fund (FCIF), created by the 2024 Florida Legislature, supports innovative cancer research and treatment models, including emerging research and promising treatments. The program, overseen by the Florida Cancer Connect Collaborative, aims to energize collaborations between oncologists, cutting-edge researchers, and cancer facilities to improve cancer research and treatment through rapid (12-month) innovative approaches. The total funding available for FY 2025-26 is...

Florida has approximately $70 million available for high-impact cancer innovation, clinical/translational work, implementation, technology, screening, and nutrition-based prevention initiatives.

The State Board of Immigration Enforcement (SBIE) administers $250 Million in funding for the Local Law Enforcement Immigration Grant Program (IGP) to foster cooperation and coordination with federal agencies to enforce federal immigration laws. Funds are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible local law enforcement agencies and county detention facilities.

The Identity Theft and Fraud (IDTF) grant program provides support to local law enforcement agencies in Florida for the investigation of personal identification information theft and fraud. Funding for this program is supported through the payment of criminal fines for qualifying convictions relating to identity theft, as provided in 817.568(12)(a), Florida Statutes.

State funding is available to local law enforcement agencies in Florida to conduct investigations designed to combat illegal fentanyl activity. The grant provides reimbursement for approved fentanyl-related investigative operations, with awards distributed based on the operational needs of each agency's investigations, not to exceed a combined total of $8,500,000. The project period runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) provides federal pass-through funding to improve cyber resilience and protect local government critical infrastructure, law enforcement IT resources, and critical data for Florida's citizens and local government entities.

The EMPA Grant is a state grant offered by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) to counties to help them implement and administer county emergency management programs, including management and administration, training, and operations. It is funded through the EMPA Trust Fund, which is established by surcharges on homeowners' and business insurance policies. The funding is intended to enhance local emergency management programs and cannot be used to supplant local funds.

This program provides grants to fund projects listed in the annual Shelter Retrofit Report, with the objective of creating additional hurricane shelter space. Funds are contingent on certification by the Division of Emergency Management that the emergency shelter or critical facility complies with American Red Cross Hurricane Evacuation Shelter Selection Standards.

The Quick Response Training (QRT) grant program provides funding to new and expanding companies in Florida to implement flexible and customized training for their new, full-time, permanent employees. The program aims to increase productivity and profitability for businesses by funding specialized, non-degree, skills-based training in qualified targeted industries. Funding is available on a rolling basis until the annual allocation is exhausted.

The Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Grant Program provides grants to reimburse Florida companies up to 75 percent for pre-approved training costs for current full-time employees. The goal is to address skills gaps, increase competitiveness, and improve productivity and retention for Florida's small businesses.

Special Category Grants, administered by the Florida Department of State's Division of Historical Resources, provide funding for significant historic preservation efforts, including the acquisition or rehabilitation of historic properties, major archaeological research projects, and the development of major museum exhibits that promote Florida's history. The grants do not fund operational support.

The Cultural Endowment Program provides a $240,000 State Matching Share (SMS) to designated Cultural Sponsoring Organizations (CSOs) to create a permanent endowment fund. The organization must raise a $360,000 local match, resulting in a minimum $600,000 endowment. The interest income from this endowment is then used to provide operating and programming resources to the cultural organization.

The Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care (SMMC LTC) Program provides comprehensive long-term care services to eligible Medicaid recipients through contracted Managed Care Organizations (MCOs). MCOs receive capitated payments from the state to coordinate and deliver a wide range of home and community-based services (HCBS) and nursing facility care, with the goal of delaying or preventing institutionalization. This is a continuous, state-administered program.

The Forest Legacy Program is a state-administered federal program to protect environmentally important forest areas threatened by conversion to non-forest uses. It achieves this through voluntary conservation easements and fee simple purchases, promoting forestland protection, wildlife habitat, and watershed values.

The Florida High Tech Corridor’s Matching Grants Research Program (MGRP) fosters applied research between industry partners, and faculty and student researchers at the University of Central Florida and University of South Florida. The program provides a cost-effective way for industry partners to access the expertise of renowned researchers, build relationships with students, and conduct solution-driven research and development.