Community Planning Technical Assistance Grants, State Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Forecasted
Community Planning Technical Assistance Grants, State Fiscal Year 2026-2027 support Florida local governments and regional planning councils in planning to diversify the economy and strengthen resilience.
Funder: FloridaCommerce
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 in cost-reimbursement funding for a single fiscal-year project
Summary: Supports local and regional planning that diversifies Florida’s economy, meets statutory planning requirements, protects sensitive areas and strengthens resilience.
Key Information: Planning projects only; infrastructure construction and multi-year projects are not eligible.
Description
FloridaCommerce’s Community Planning Technical Assistance (CPTA) Grant Program supports Florida local governments and regional planning councils in developing innovative plans and economic development strategies. Projects should implement the Community Planning Act, address statutory planning requirements and protect environmentally sensitive areas. Supported work includes comprehensive plan updates, economic development strategies, and disaster recovery and community resilience planning.
The program encourages creative approaches to planning, development and infrastructure planning, particularly in rural communities. Flood resilience planning that addresses Chapter 163.3178(2)(f), Florida Statutes, is specifically encouraged. Rural local government awardees can also receive technical assistance and training in comprehensive planning, economic development and land development best practices, including strategies for addressing rural management and administrative capacity challenges.
