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Water Quality Improvement Grant Program is sponsored by Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Provides funding to Florida's governmental entities to address wastewater, stormwater, and agricultural sources of nutrients in impaired waterbodies. This includes projects for the Indian River Lagoon and Biscayne Bay, focusing on improving water quality and meeting nutrient standards.
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288. 0656. Project proposals for Fiscal Year 2026-27 are being accepted for Indian River Lagoon and Biscayne Bay Water Quality Improvement Grants and need to be submitted online on DEP's Protecting Florida Together grants webpage , under Water Quality & Supply Grants , open from July 1-Sept.
1, 2026. This below dashboard was created in accordance with subsection 403. 0673(8), Florida Statutes, to allow users to explore project information associated with the Water Quality Improvement Grant program.
The Department continues to work towards updating information on this dashboard, including water quality information, to further enhance the user’s experience. Please check back soon for updates! The Department further welcomes your comments and suggestions on this dashboard—please email ProtectingFloridaTogether@FloridaDEP.
gov . Open dashboard in full size Mitch Holmes, Program Administrator Water Quality Improvement Grant Program Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building, 4th Floor/8th Floor 3900 Commonwealth Blvd.
, MS 3602 Name Position Phone Number Mitch Holmes Program Administrator 850-245-2963 Kyleigh Revis Environmental Administrator 850-245-2198 Michelle Ramirez Grant Writer/Manager 850-245-2818 Alexander Robson Grant Writer/Manager 850-245-2817 Toni Hodges Grant Writer/Manager 850-245-3163 Noah McKenzie Grant Writer/Manager 850-245-2913 Jake Seib Grant Writer/Manager 850-245-2049 Quinn LaFontaine Grant Writer/Manager 850-245-2981 Ravynskye Aguirre Grant Writer/Manager 950-245-2945 Kayla Brunson Environmental Administrator 850-245-3195 Shane Doran Grant Writer/Manager 850-245-2893 Benjamin Morrow Grant Writer/Manager 850-245-2086 Crystal Crowell Disbursements 850-245-2930 Shelby Weeks Disbursements 850-245-3140 Useful Websites DEP's Protecting Florida Together grants webpage , under Water Quality & Supply Grants .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Florida's governmental entities (cities, counties, municipalities, etc.). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Water Quality Improvement Grant Program are due September 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Water Quality Improvement Grant Program is funded by Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Florida. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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