Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program

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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.

Program Information	Description
FRDAP Administrative Rule	Administrative Rule 62D-5
FY 2024-2025 FRDAP Application Cycle	The FY 2024-2025 FRDAP Application Cycle was held August 1 - September 15, 2023. All county governments and incorporated municipalities of the state of Florida and other legally constituted local governmental entities with the legal responsibility for the provision of outdoor recreational sites and facilities for the use and benefit of the general public. FY2024-2025 FRDAP Application FY2024-2025 FRDAP Application Instructions The maximum grant request may not exceed $200,000. An applicant's requested grant funds may be revised by the department due to the availability of program funds. Grant awards are contingent upon appropriation by the Florida Legislature. Tips for Successfully Establishing Site Control 2019 - Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) - Goals Chapter 5
FRDAP Application Portal	Complete the FRDAP Grant Application and submit supporting documentation via the DEP Grantee Portal. THE PORTAL REQUIRES ACCESS THROUGH GOOGLE CHROME ONLY The FRDAP Application Instructions Guide provides guidance and helpful tips on how to successfully complete an application. Download the Guide
FRDAP Application Webinar	Staff held the FY2024-2025 FRDAP Application Webinar on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. FAR Notice Replay the Webinar Download the Presentation
Priority Ranked Index Clusters for Population Densities	Tables Listing Outdoor Facility Needs Ranked by Priority Index: Population Density 1 Population Density 2 Population Density 3 Population Density 4 Population Density 5
Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI)	To determine your REDI eligibility, please visit the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity's Rural Communities website. REDI Waiver
FRDAP Grant Management Tutorial	Staff from the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program hosted a webinar to provide an overview of successfully completing a FRDAP projects and provide technical assistance to grantees on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. Replay Webinar Download Presentation Agreement Amendment FAQs Post-Completion Information FAR Notice
FRDAP Priority Lists	FY 2023-24 Recommended FRDAP Priority List The Florida Legislature appropriated $11.2 million to fund the FY 2023-24 Recommended FRDAP Priority List. FY 2022-23 Recommended FRDAP Priority List The Florida Legislature appropriated $10,721,968 to fund the FY 2022-23 Recommended FRDAP Priority List. FY 2021-22 Recommended FRDAP Priority List The Florida Legislature appropriated $1,998,100 to fund the entire small project priority list for eligible FRDAP projects.
Commencement Forms	Commencement Checklist (DRP-107) Commencement Certification (DRP-108) Certification of Insurance (DRP-127) Budget Cost Analysis Form (DEP 55-229) Logos for download
Project Completion	Completion Documentation Checklist (DRP-111) Project Completion Certification (DRP-112) Acknowledgement Sign Requirements Park Inventory Form (Electronic Submittal); Please print a copy to include with project completion documentation. Florida's Outdoor Recreation Inventory Map Notice of Limitation of Use/ Site Dedication/ DRC (DRP-113) (Fee Simple Properties) Notice of Limitation of Use/ Site Dedication/ DRC (Lease Properties) DEP Logos for download
Reimbursement Requests	Financial Reporting Procedures Reimbursement Checklist (DRP-114) Payment Request Summary Form/Actual Costs (DRP-115) Contractual Services Purchase Schedule (DRP-116) Grantee Labor Cost Schedule (DRP-117) Direct Material Purchase Schedule (DRP-118) Equipment Cost Schedule (DRP-119) Grantee Stock Material Cost Schedule (DRP-120)
Reports and Documentation	Project Status Report (DRP-109) Legislative Line Item Status Report

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September 18, 2023 - 11:34am

Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program

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Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program

Complete the FRDAP Grant Application and submit supporting documentation

via the DEP Grantee Portal.

Download the Guide