Water Quality Improvement Grant Program
Forecasted
Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Water Quality Improvement Grant Program funds projects reducing nutrient pollution in impaired waterbodies through advanced treatment and restoration solutions.
Funder: Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Most awards range from $500,000 to $6 million; no set minimum or maximum; annual appropriations may vary.
Summary: Supports Florida governmental entities in reducing nutrient pollution and improving water quality in impaired waterbodies.
Key Information: No required cost match, but local cost share strengthens proposals; only Florida governmental entities are eligible.
Description
The Water Quality Improvement Grant Program, administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), provides funding to Florida governmental entities for projects that address nutrient pollution from wastewater, stormwater, and agricultural sources. This program targets waterbodies not meeting nutrient or nutrient-related standards, especially those with established total maximum daily loads or located in designated restoration and management plan areas. The initiative aims to enhance statewide water quality by enabling local governments to implement projects that directly reduce nutrient loads and promote healthier aquatic ecosystems.
