Resilient Florida Program
Forecasted
The Resilient Florida Program funds science-based assessments and resilience projects to address flooding and sea level rise, administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Funder: Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (annual application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Minimum $100 million total funding per year (statutory); individual award sizes vary by project scope and cost-share.
Summary: Supports Florida local governments and resilience entities in planning for, adapting to, and mitigating flooding and sea level rise impacts.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Resilient Florida Program is a statewide grant initiative administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to help Florida counties, municipalities, special districts, and regional resilience entities address the growing challenges of flooding and sea level rise. The program funds vulnerability assessments, adaptation planning, and implementation projects designed to enhance community resilience. Applicants are provided with detailed guidance and scoring criteria to ensure high-quality, competitive proposals. The program emphasizes comprehensive risk analysis and prioritizes projects that address the most significant threats to critical assets and infrastructure.
