Beaches Funding Program
Forecasted
The Beaches Funding Program from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection supports science-based projects to restore and manage Florida's eroded beaches, protect habitats, and enhance coastal resilience.
Funder: Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Local Government Funding Request application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to 50% of beach project costs and up to 75% of inlet project costs for eligible local governments; annual state appropriations typically total several million dollars.
Summary: Grants for local governments to restore and manage Florida’s critically eroded beaches, supporting infrastructure protection, habitat, recreation, and tourism.
Description
The Beaches Funding Program, administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), supports the restoration and management of Florida’s critically eroded beaches through the Beach Management Funding Assistance Program. Grants are awarded to local governments for a range of beach and inlet management projects along the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean, and Straits of Florida. The program’s goals are to protect upland structures and infrastructure, preserve habitats for threatened and endangered species, enhance recreational opportunities, and support local economies reliant on tourism. Funding is provided on a cost-share basis and is guided by a comprehensive beach management planning framework.
