The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s South Florida Program supports projects within the 16 counties that overlap with the South Florida Water Management District.
Donor Name: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
State: Florida
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/16/2026
Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million
Grant Duration: 5-10 Years
Details:
The mission of the EPA South Florida Program is to successfully implement and integrate federal water quality and wetlands programs to enhance the protection and restoration of Florida’s Coral Reef, the Everglades, and associated seagrass meadow, mangrove, and wetland habitats, as well as the economically valuable finfish and shellfish fisheries and recreational activities that the unique South Florida ecosystem supports.
The EPA South Florida Program provides competitive grants to further this mission across 16 south Florida counties: Broward, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Martin, MiamiDade, Monroe, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Polk, and St. Lucie. This boundary aligns with the boundary of the South Florida Water Management District and corresponds to the United States Geological Survey 4-digit hydrologic unit subregion ‘Southern Florida.’
Priority Areas
- Aquatic Habitat Restoration in South Florida
- Stormwater Pollution/Hypoxia/Muck/Invasive Species Reduction Projects
- Harmful Algal Blooms
- Water Quality and Aquatic Habitat Monitoring and Modeling
Funding Information
It is anticipated that up to 12 awards will be made under this announcement. The amount of funding is expected to be $400,000 to $1,000,000, depending on Agency funding levels, the quality of applications received, agency priorities, and other applicable considerations. Awards funded under this opportunity are expected to have a 2-7 year project period.
Eligibility Criteria
Only these types of organizations may apply. Organization types are consistent with definitions:
- Indian Tribe.
- State & Local Governments.
- U.S. Territories and Possessions.
- Hospitals and Laboratories.
- Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs).
- Nonprofit organizations.
- Intertribal consortia.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
