Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program

The Land and Recreation Grants staff administers grants to local governments through the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP). This competitive, reimbursement grant program provides financial assistance for acquisition or development of land for public outdoor recreation. Eligible participants include all county governments, municipalities in Florida and other legally constituted local governmental entities with the responsibility for providing outdoor recreational sites and facilities for the general public.

The FY2025-26 application cycle will open from September 16-30, 2024.

 

FRDAP staff will host an application webinar on September 10, 2024, at 1 p.m. to provide technical assistance to potential grant applicants in understanding the application processes for both development and acquisition projects. 

 

Register to attend the webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

 

All local governments with the legal responsibility for providing outdoor recreation sites and facilities for the use and benefit of the public may submit FRDAP applications during the application submission period. A local government entity is a county government, municipality (incorporated city, town, or village), or an independent special district of the State of Florida with legal responsibility for providing outdoor recreation sites and facilities for use and benefit of the general public. The maximum grant request may not exceed $200,000.00. An applicant’s request for grant funds may be revised by the Department based on the availability of program funds. Grant awards are contingent upon appropriation by the Florida Legislature.

FRDAP staff hosted a webinar for grantees on March 27, 2024, to provide technical assistance regarding the requirements and process for project commencement. Register to view the workshop recording and/or download the presentation.

 

The following materials were covered during the workshop:

 

FRDAP staff hosted a webinar for grantees on January 18, 2024, to provide technical assistance regarding the requirements and process for project completion and project reimbursement. The goal of this workshop was to review the project completion checklist and ensure that all grantees successfully complete the closeout process and receive reimbursement for their approved projects.

 

Register to view the workshop recording and/or download the presentation.

 

The following materials were covered during the workshop. Download these materials in advance of the workshop to reap the full benefits of this opportunity.