Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program
Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program supports local governments in acquiring and improving recreation land and building or renovating trails to provide public outdoor recreation.
Funder: Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates: September 15, 2026, 8 a.m. EDT (Portal opens) | October 15, 2026, 5 p.m. EDT (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000; up to three years to complete funded projects
Summary: FRDAP supports Florida local governments acquiring or developing land and constructing recreational trails for public outdoor recreation.
Key Information: Funded sites carry recreation-use restrictions in perpetuity for owned land and at least 25 years for leased land.
Description
The Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) is a competitive, state-funded reimbursement program administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Land and Recreation Grants Section. It assists local governmental entities with acquiring land, developing or renovating outdoor recreation sites and facilities, and constructing or renovating public recreational trails throughout Florida.
The program’s purpose is to provide outdoor recreational opportunities for the use and benefit of the general public. Applications are evaluated by project category under Rule Chapter 62D-5, Florida Administrative Code. DEP ranks eligible projects and submits a recommended priority list to the Florida Legislature for funding consideration. Awards depend on annual legislative appropriations, and submitting a proposal does not guarantee funding.
