Deepwater Horizon Program
Forecasted
The Deepwater Horizon Program funds science-based restoration, water quality, and resilience projects along Florida’s Gulf Coast, managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Funder: Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (project ideas submission) | August 2027 (RESTORE FPL call for projects)
Funding Amounts: ~$77 million projected for Florida in 2026 FPL cycle; typical awards range from ~$5M–$20M per program; project durations vary.
Summary: Supports restoration, water quality, habitat, and resilience projects along Florida’s Gulf Coast using Deepwater Horizon settlement funds.
Key Information: All dates are projected; actual solicitations and deadlines will be posted on the program page.
Description
The Deepwater Horizon Program, managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), distributes and oversees funds from multiple settlement streams resulting from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The program supports a wide range of restoration and recovery projects aimed at repairing natural resources, improving water quality, enhancing ecosystem health, and promoting economic and tourism recovery along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Funding is coordinated through three main streams: Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA), RESTORE Act civil penalties, and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund. The program emphasizes large-scale, science-based projects that address coastal resilience, hydrologic restoration, and water quality improvement.
