Stan Mayfield Working Waterfronts Capital Outlay (SMWWCO) Grant Program
Forecasted
The SMWWCO Grant Program from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection funds infrastructure projects supporting Florida’s commercial fishing and marine aquaculture working waterfronts.
Funder: Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $125,000 per award; total pool typically ~$2.5 million per cycle; no match required; reimbursement-based.
Summary: Supports Florida’s commercial fishing and marine aquaculture sectors by funding projects that enhance and maintain working waterfront infrastructure.
Key Information: First-come, first-served; applicants must have relevant active licenses/certifications; reimbursement requests must meet $5,000 minimum.
Description
The Stan Mayfield Working Waterfronts Capital Outlay (SMWWCO) Grant Program, administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), provides financial support for projects that strengthen and maintain critical infrastructure supporting Florida’s commercial fishing and marine aquaculture industries. Funding is available for capital and operational improvements, including repairs, renovations, equipment purchases, and facility upgrades essential to seafood operations. The program aims to ensure the long-term viability of working waterfronts and the continued economic vitality of Florida’s coastal communities.
