FloridaCommerce’s Community Planning Technical Assistance Grants fund innovative, science-based planning for economic growth, resiliency, and disaster recovery in rural Florida communities for FY 2026-2027.
Funder: FloridaCommerce
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 per grant; single-year projects only (July 1–June 30)
Summary: Supports rural Florida local governments and regional planning councils in developing innovative economic, planning, and resiliency strategies.
Key Information: Forecasted: Dates and details may shift; check program page for updates.
The Community Planning Technical Assistance (CPTA) Grants program, administered by FloridaCommerce, provides financial and technical support to local governments in Rural Areas of Opportunity (RAOs), rural communities, counties, municipalities, and regional planning councils across Florida. The program funds the development of innovative plans and strategies to promote economic growth, strengthen resiliency, address disaster recovery, and safeguard environmentally sensitive areas. Emphasis is placed on supporting communities impacted by hurricanes or flooding and encouraging creative approaches to local planning and development challenges.