The Florida Defense Support Commission Grant Program by FloridaCommerce funds research and planning to strengthen Florida’s military installations and surrounding communities.
Funder: FloridaCommerce
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Total program funding anticipated at $2,000,000; individual award amounts to be determined.
Summary: Supports projects that strengthen and protect Florida’s military communities, installations, and workforce through planning, research, and economic development initiatives.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity; dates and funding subject to annual legislative appropriation.
The Florida Defense Support Commission (FDSC) Grant Program, administered by FloridaCommerce, is designed to preserve and protect military installations in Florida, support military families, and enhance the economic and workforce environment in communities with a military presence. Funding is provided for planning, research, and development initiatives that bolster military missions, assist military-focused economic development, and create a military-friendly climate for service members, their families, retirees, and businesses that generate military and base-related jobs in the state.