Florida recreation grant applications close October 15

Revision 1 · Public funding · Florida statewide · Record prepared October 13, 2026

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DEP lists a 5 p.m. Eastern deadline October 15 for Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program applications.

What the record says

Application deadline listed: October 15, 2026, 5 p.m. EDT.

Eligible participants include Florida counties, municipalities and qualifying local governmental entities.

Eligible public entities should review DEP’s program application materials and confirm requirements before the deadline.

This is a competitive local-government funding opportunity, not a grant offered directly to individual residents or a guarantee of an award.

Sources checked October 13, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.