The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced $150 million in funding for the Resilient Florida Program. This program is designed to help local communities across the state prepare for and reduce the impacts of flooding, hurricanes, and storm surge.
A total of 26 infrastructure projects will receive support through this round of funding. Of these, 22 are new projects and four are ongoing efforts. The grants are intended to strengthen both coastal and inland areas by improving infrastructure, transportation corridors, emergency services, and natural resources.
DEP Secretary Alexis A. Lambert stated, “The Resilient Florida Program is turning planning into action. These grants will equip Florida’s communities to better withstand impacts from flooding, storm surge and hurricanes, advancing on-the-ground efforts to safeguard Florida’s natural resources and infrastructure.”
The Resilient Florida Program uses a statewide strategy that includes not only investments in physical infrastructure but also coastal management solutions such as hardened shorelines, wetland restoration, and vegetative barriers. These measures provide additional protection against severe weather events.
Since it began, the program has invested more than $1.8 billion in projects aimed at increasing resilience throughout Florida. For Fiscal Year 2025-26, over $200 million has been allocated for similar initiatives statewide.
Further details about the funded projects can be found at ProtectingFloridaTogether.gov/Grants.
