DOT - Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program 
Agency
U.S. Department of Transportation
Description
Provides a unique opportunity for the DOT to invest in road, rail, transit, and port projects that promise to achieve national objectives.
Application Deadline
Applications closed for 2026
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CHNEP - Coastal and Heartland National Estuary Program
Agency
Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Program
Description
The CHNEP provides Conservation Grants (up to $9,999) to community organizations for projects that address clean water, wildlife habitat protection and restoration, and outreach priorities in the CHNEP area, as outlined in our Strategic Plan, the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP).
Application Deadline
Not accepting new Conservation Grant Applications at this time. Please check back in the coming weeks or email Grants@chnep.org with any questions.
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EPA - Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA)
Agency
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Description
WIFIA is operated by the EPA and provides long-term, low-cost loans for significant water infrastructure projects. Eligibility: Projects typically need to cost $20 million or more to be eligible for WIFIA assistance. Loan Coverage: The WIFIA loan can cover up to 49% of eligible project costs. Types of Projects: It supports a variety of projects related to drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater. Borrowers: Eligible borrowers include public entities, private entities, and public-private partnerships. Loan Benefits: Benefits of WIFIA loans include low-cost capital, long-term lending, and the ability to bundle multiple projects under one loan.
Application Deadline
The WIFIA program has funding available year-round to meet borrower needs.
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EPA - Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN)
Agency
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Description
Supports infrastructure improvements for drinking water and wastewater.
Application Deadline
Varies
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EPA - Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)
Agency
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Description
Provides low-interest loans for wastewater and stormwater projects. Using a combination of federal and state funds, state CWSRF programs provide loans to eligible recipients to construct municipal wastewater facilities, control nonpoint sources of pollution, build decentralized wastewater treatment systems, create green infrastructure projects, protect estuaries, and fund other water quality projects.
Application Deadline
Varies
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EPA - Environmental Protection Agency Grants
Agency
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Description
Various grants for water quality and infrastructure improvements.
Application Deadline
Varies
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EPA - Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program
Agency
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Description
This grant program assists medium and large size public water systems with protecting drinking water sources from natural hazards, extreme weather events, and cybersecurity threats.
Application Deadline
Application Closed October 2025
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FDEP - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program
Agency
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Description
Provides low-interest loans to eligible entities for planning, designing, and constructing public water facilities under Chapter 62-552, F.A.C.
Application Deadline
Varies
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FEMA - Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
Agency
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Description
Provides funding for mitigation projects to reduce disaster risk.
Application Deadline
Rolling
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FDC - Florida Job Growth Grant Fund
Agency
Florida Department of Commerce
Description
The Florida Job Growth Grant Fund is an economic development program designed to promote public infrastructure and workforce training across the state. Proposals are reviewed by Florida Commerce and chosen by the Governor to meet the demand for workforce or infrastructure needs in the community they are awarded to.
Application Deadline
Varies
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FDC - Rural Areas of Opportunity (RAO)
Agency
Florida Department of Commerce
Description
Rural Areas of Opportunity (RAO) are defined as rural communities, or a region composed of rural communities, that have been adversely affected by extraordinary economic events or natural disasters.
Application Deadline
Varies
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FDEP - Alternative Water Supply (AWS) Grants
Agency
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Description
Projects funded through this program are intended to prioritize regional projects in the areas of greatest need as well as projects that provide the greatest benefit. Examples of projects funded include reclaimed water, aquifer recharge, water conservation, etc.
Application Deadline
Varies
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FDEP - Florida Communities Trust (FCT)
Agency
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Description
Florida Communities Trust (FCT) assists communities with protecting natural resources, providing recreational opportunities and preserving Florida’s traditional working waterfronts through the competitive criteria outlined in the Parks and Open Space and the Stan Mayfield Working Waterfronts Florida Forever Grant Programs.
Application Deadline
Varies
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EPA - Small Community Wastewater Construction Grants
Agency
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Description
Assists small communities with wastewater treatment facility construction.
Application Deadline
Varies
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FDEP - Florida Resilient Coastlines Program
Agency
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Description
Providing funding and technical assistance to prepare Florida’s coastal communities. Continuing to promote and ensure a coordinated approach to sea level rise planning among state, regional, and local agencies.
Application Deadline
Varies
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FDEP - Protecting Florida Together
Agency
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Description
Grants to bolster existing efforts to protect and restore Florida’s water resources. Includes Water Quality, Alternative Water Supply, Springs Restoration, Wetlands Restoration and Protection, Innovative Technologies for Harmful Algal Blooms, Nonpoint Source Management, and Local Government Water Supply Pilot Program.
Application Deadline
Varies
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FDEP - Resilient Florida Grants
Agency
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Description
Addresses the impacts of flooding and sea level rise that the state faces. Eligible applicants may receive funding assistance to analyze and plan for vulnerabilities, as well as implement projects for adaptation and mitigation.
Application Deadline
Varies
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FDEP - Water Quality Improvement Grant Program
Agency
FDEP - Water Quality Improvement Grant Program
Description
Provides funding to Florida & cities, counties, and municipalities to address wastewater (including septic to sewer), stormwater, and agricultural sources of nutrients in waterbodies.
Application Deadline
Varies
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FDEP - State Water-quality Assistance Grants (SWAG)
Agency
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Description
The State Water-quality Assistance Grants (SWAG). The goal of these grants is to reduce nonpoint source pollution from land use activities. Total funding amounts available each year in these two grant programs depends on federal and state appropriations but is approximately $8 million.
Application Deadline
Varies
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FDC - Rural Infrastructure Fund
Agency
Florida Department of Commerce
Description
Facilitates planning, preparing, and financing of infrastructure projects in rural communities to encourage job creation, capital investment and the strengthening and diversification of rural economies.
Application Deadline
Varies
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FDOT - County Incentive Grant Program (CIGP)
Agency
Florida Department of Transportation
Description
CIGP provides grants to counties to improve transportation facilities, including transit facilities, which are located on the State Highway System (SHS) or that relieves traffic congestion on the SHS.
Application Deadline
Rolling
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FDOT - Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP)
Agency
Florida Department of Transportation
Description
TRIP provides funding to improve regionally significant transportation facilities in regional transportation areas defined by Florida Statute (Section 339.2819). Funds are available throughout Florida to provide incentives for local governments and the private sector to help pay for critically needed projects that benefit regional travel and commerce.
Application Deadline
Rolling
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FDOT - Small County Outreach Program (SCOP)
Agency
Florida Department of Transportation
Description
SCOP is available to assist small county governments in repairing or rehabilitating county bridges, paving unpaved roads, addressing road-related drainage improvements, resurfacing or reconstructing county roads, or constructing capacity safety improvements on county roads. Funds are available to counties that have a population of 200,000 or less.
Application Deadline
Rolling
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FDOT - Small County Outreach Program for Municipalities and Communities (SCOP-M)
Agency
Florida Department of Transportation
Description
SCOP for “Municipalities” is available to Rural Areas of Opportunity (RAO), designated under Section 288.0656(7)(a), Florida Statutes (F.S.). The transportation facility must be publicly owned and maintained by the municipality. Funds are available to assist in the repair and rehabilitation of bridges, paving unpaved roads; addressing road-related drainage improvements; resurfacing or reconstruction of roads and constructing safety improvements to roads.
Application Deadline
Rolling
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FDOT - Small County Road Assistance Program (SCRAP)
Agency
Florida Department of Transportation
Description
SCRAP assists small county governments in resurfacing and reconstructing county roads. Funds are available to counties that have a population of 75,000 or less per the 1990 US Census data.
Application Deadline
Rolling
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HUD - Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP)
Agency
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Description
GRRP provides funding for direct loans and grants to fund projects that improve energy or water efficiency, enhance indoor air quality or sustainability, implement the use of zero-emission electricity generation, low-emission building materials or processes, energy storage, or building electrification strategies, or address climate resilience, of eligible HUD-assisted multifamily properties.
Application Deadline
Varies
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HUD - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Agency
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Description
Supports community development projects, including water and wastewater. May address needs such as infrastructure, economic development projects, public facilities installation, community centers, housing rehabilitation, public services,clearance/acquisition, microenterprise assistance, code enforcement, homeowner assistance.
Application Deadline
Varies
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NOAA - RESTORE Science Program
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Description
Supports research, observation, and monitoring in the Gulf of Mexico to address regional science and
management needs, including coastal flood protection and infrastructure, natural resources and ecosystems, state parks and tourism, and infrastructure and economic development.
Application Deadline
Varies
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USDA - Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)
Agency
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is a competitive program that supports the development of new tools, approaches, practices, and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands.
Application Deadline
Varies
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USDA - Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program
Agency
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development
Description
Provides funding for water and waste disposal infrastructure in rural areas.
Application Deadline
Rolling
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USFWS - National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants Program
Agency
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Description
The National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants Program annually provides grants of up to $1 million to coastal and Great Lakes states, as well as U.S. territories to protect, restore and enhance coastal wetland ecosystems and associated uplands. The Program is funded by revenues collected from excise taxes on sport fishing equipment, electric motors and sonar, import duties on fishing tackle, yachts and pleasure craft, a portion of the gasoline tax attributable to motorboats and small engines, and interest on the fund, under the authority of the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act of 1950.
Application Deadline
Varies
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SFWMD - Cooperative Funding Program
Agency
South Florida Water Management District
Description
The objective of the Cooperative Funding Program is to assist local governments, public and private water providers, and other entities with construction and/or implementation of alternative water supply (AWS) and water conservation (WC) projects that support or complement the District’s mission.
Application Deadline
Closed for 2026
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SJRWMD - District Cost-Share Program
Agency
St. Johns River Water Management District
Description
The St. Johns River Water Management District offers several cost-sharing programs throughout the year for projects that assist in creating sustainable water resources, provide flood protection and enhance conservation efforts. Funding may be available for local governments, agricultural interests and other entities.
Application Deadline
Applications closed for 2026
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SWFWMD - Cooperative Funding Initiative
Agency
Southwest Florida Water Management District
Description
This program allows local governments to share costs for projects that assist in creating sustainable water resources, provide flood protection and enhance conservation efforts.
Application Deadline
Varies
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SRWMD - Regional Initiative Valuing Environmental Resources (RIVER)
Agency
Suwannee River Water Management District
Description
The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) has developed a cost-share program to assist county governments, municipalities, water supply authorities, and other interested units of local government with a cost-share program for projects that enhance or address the District’s core mission of managing water supply, water quality, flood protection, and natural systems.
Application Deadline
Rolling
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