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Find similar grantsFlorida Recreation Development Assistance Program is sponsored by Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). A competitive, state-funded grant program that provides financial assistance to local governments for the acquisition or development of land for public outdoor recreation.
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Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program | Florida Department of Environmental Protection Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Land-And-Recreation-Grants Quick links Florida Communities Trust (FCT) Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) Land and Water Conservation Fund Program (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grants Program (ORLP) Readiness and Recreation Initiative (LWCF + REPI) Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Additional Funding Resources Stan Mayfield Working Waterfronts Capital Outlay Grant Program (SMWWCO) All Land-And-Recreation-Grants content Scroll for More Quick Links Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program The Land and Recreation Grants staff administers grants to local governments through the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP).
This competitive, reimbursement grant program provides financial assistance for acquisition or development of land for public outdoor recreation. Eligible participants include all county governments, municipalities in Florida and other legally constituted local governmental entities with the responsibility for providing outdoor recreational sites and facilities for the general public.
FRDAP Administrative Rule: Administrative Rule 62D-5 Contact us for information: FRDAP Mail FRDAP Grant Recipient Resources The 2026-2027 FRDAP Application Cycle opens September 1, 2025 All local governments with the legal responsibility for providing outdoor recreation sites and facilities for the use and benefit of the public may submit FRDAP applications during the application submission period.
A local government entity is a county government, municipality (incorporated city, town, or village), or an independent special district of the State of Florida with legal responsibility for providing outdoor recreation sites and facilities for use and benefit of the general public. The maximum grant request may not exceed $200,000. 00.
An applicant’s request for grant funds may be revised by the Department based on the availability of program funds. Grant awards are contingent upon appropriation by the Florida Legislature. Register to review the webinar recording.
Application Cycle and Portal Access Complete the FRDAP Grant Application and submit supporting documentation through the DEP Grantee Portal only. The FRDAP Application Instructions Guide provides guidance and helpful tips on how to successfully complete an application.
Application Information and Additional Resources FRDAP Grant Portal Account and User Registration Instructions Tips for Successfully Establishing Site Control 2019 - Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) - Goals Chapter 5 REDI/ROA Community Eligibility. To determine your REDI/ROA eligibility, please visit the Florida Commerce website. FY2024-25 Recommended FRDAP Priority List The Florida Legislature appropriated $14.
2 million to fund the FY 2023-24 Recommended FRDAP Priority List. FY 2023-24 Recommended FRDAP Priority List The Florida Legislature appropriated $11. 2 million to fund the FY 2023-24 Recommended FRDAP Priority List.
FY 2022-23 Recommended FRDAP Priority List The Florida Legislature appropriated $10,721,968 to fund the FY 2022-23 Recommended FRDAP Priority List. FY 2021-22 Recommended FRDAP Priority List The Florida Legislature appropriated $1,998,100 to fund the entire small project priority list for eligible FRDAP projects.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: All county governments, municipalities in Florida, and other legally constituted local governing authorities are eligible participants. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows maximum grant request is $200,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program are due September 1, 2030. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program is funded by Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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