Resilient Florida Program
Forecasted
Resilient Florida Program supports Florida communities and public entities with vulnerability planning and adaptation projects to reduce inland and coastal flooding and sea level rise risks.
Funder: Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Statewide plan proposes at least $100 million annually; minimum 50% project cost share, with qualifying community exceptions
Summary: Supports Florida vulnerability planning and adaptation projects addressing inland and coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Key Information: Implementation projects must address risks demonstrated by a qualifying vulnerability assessment or the statewide assessment.
Description
The Resilient Florida Program, administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), supports coordinated responses to flooding and sea level rise across Florida. Authorized by section 380.093, Florida Statutes, it connects vulnerability assessments and community resilience planning with adaptation and mitigation projects. The program addresses risks from rainfall, storm surge, and sea level rise in both inland and coastal communities, prioritizing the most significant risks.
Implementation proposals are ranked for inclusion in the Statewide Flooding and Sea Level Rise Resilience Plan. Supported work can protect transportation infrastructure, utilities, emergency and community facilities, and natural, cultural, and historical resources. Other statutory funding categories support local planning, nature-based solutions, water-management-district data work, and regional coordination, subject to appropriations and cycle-specific availability.
