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.
 
FRDAP Administrative Rule: Administrative Rule 62D-5
Contact us for information: FRDAP Mail

FRDAP Grant Recipient Resources

 

FRDAP Closeout Webinar

Join the FRDAP staff for a workshop to assist grantees with the requirements and process for project completion and project reimbursement. Review forms and resources here prior to the workshop.

DateTimeRegistration
February 5, 202510 a.m.Registration Link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

 

The 2025-26 FRDAP Application Cycle has closed.

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.
Application Webinar
September 10, 2024
at 1 p.m. 
Register to view the webinar recording. After registering, the recording will play in your browser.
Download the webinar presentation.
Application Cycle and Portal Access
September 16 - October 14, 2024
Complete the FRDAP Grant Application and submit supporting documentation through the DEP Grantee Portal only.
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. 
 
Application Information and Additional Resources

 

FRDAP Priority Lists
The Florida Legislature appropriated $14.2 million to fund the FY 2023-24 Recommended FRDAP Priority List. 
 
The Florida Legislature appropriated $11.2 million to fund the FY 2023-24 Recommended FRDAP Priority List. 
 
The Florida Legislature appropriated $10,721,968 to fund the FY 2022-23 Recommended FRDAP Priority List.
 
The Florida Legislature appropriated $1,998,100 to fund the entire small project priority list for eligible FRDAP projects.

 

Last Modified: Tuesday, Jul 01, 2025 - 12:00pm