Stan Mayfield Working Waterfronts Capital Outlay (SMWWCO) Grant Program
Forecasted
Stan Mayfield Working Waterfronts Capital Outlay (SMWWCO) Grant Program supports Florida seafood businesses with infrastructure and equipment investments to strengthen operations and the local economy.
Funder: Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: FY 2026–27: up to $125,000 per application; $2,525,359.91 total available; reimbursement-based, no match required
Summary: Supports working waterfront infrastructure and equipment for Florida’s commercial fishing and marine aquaculture industries.
Key Information: Only the entity named on an active qualifying Florida license or certification may apply; third-party submissions are ineligible.
Description
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) administers this program to strengthen Florida’s seafood economy through investments in working waterfront infrastructure and equipment. It assists commercial saltwater products businesses, wholesale dealers, retail seafood license holders, seafood houses, and marine aquaculture operations in maintaining and enhancing their operations.
Funding supports facilities used to receive, unload, handle, and process seafood, along with equipment supporting seafood operations. Eligible work includes repairing or replacing water-adjacent infrastructure, constructing or renovating shoreside facilities, and maintaining or replacing equipment. Applicants must demonstrate that their projects benefit the local economy. Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible applicants submitting complete applications for qualifying projects.
