Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program

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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. For more program information, view the facts about FRDAP in the program information listed below.

Program Information	Description
Eligible Applicants:	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.
FRDAP Application Portal You can now submit your FRDAP application online!	DEP Grantee Portal The Grant Management System User Guide provides instruction on how to complete the application and submit the required documentation. FRDAP applications are not currently being accepted.
2018-2019 FRDAP Final Priority List for Recreational Enhancements and Opportunities for Children:	2018-2019 FRDAP Priority List for Recreational Enhancements and Opportunities for Children. For Fiscal Year 2018-2019, the Florida Legislature appropriated $4,000,000.00 in funding for the projects that provide enhancements and opportunities for children.
2018-2019 Application Cycle for Recreational Enhancements and Opportunities for Children: Pursuant to Section 375.075(5)(a), F.S., the Florida Legislature awarded $4 million in FRDAP funding effective July 1, 2018, for these projects.	Applications for projects that provide recreational enhancements and opportunities for children will be accepted August 1 – August 15, 2018. This application cycle is CLOSED.
2018-2019 FRDAP Grant Application for Recreational Enhancements and Opportunities for Children	FY 2018-2019 FRDAP Application
2018-2019 FRDAP Grant Application Instructions for Recreational Enhancements and Opportunities for Children	FY 2018-2019 FRDAP Application Instructions
2018-2019 FRDAP Florida Administrative Register Announcement Posting for Recreational Enhancements and Opportunities for Children	FY 2018-2019 FAR Notice
FRDAP Application Tutorial	The tutorial for both the Playground and regular FRDAP cycle has been combined. The main difference in the two cycles is the emphasis on the Playground project for children 12 years and under. Please select the application and guide for which you are applying. In order to follow along with the tutorial please download or print the appropriate FRDAP Application and the Application Instructions Guide. Application Tutorial link.
Maximum Grant Request for Recreational Enhancements and Opportunities for Children:	The maximum grant request may not exceed $250,000.00 and must be matched dollar-for-dollar by the applicant. An applicant's requested grant funds may be revised by the department due to the availability of program funds.
2019-2020 FRDAP Application Cycle has been extended due to Hurricane Michael:	Applications for projects to be considered for funding by the Florida Legislature in FY 2019-2020 will be accepted October 1 – October 29, 2018. This application cycle is CLOSED.
2019-2020 FRDAP Grant Application	FY 2019-2020 FRDAP Application
2019-2020 FRDAP Grant Application Instructions	FY 2019-2020 FRDAP Application Instructions
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
2019-2020 FRDAP Florida Administrative Register Announcement Posting	FY 2019-2020 FAR Notice
Maximum Grant Request:	The maximum grant request may not exceed $200,000.00. 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.
FRDAP Administrative Rule:	Administrative Rule 62D 5
Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI):	To determine your REDI eligibility, please visit the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity's Rural Communities website: http://floridajobs.org/community-planning-and-development/rural-community-programs/rural-communities REDI Waiver
2018-2019 FRDAP Final Priority List:	2018-2019 FRDAP ROLLOVER final 40 Priority List. For Fiscal Year 2018-2019, the Florida Legislature appropriated $2,000,000.00 in funding for the top 40 small projects on the FRDAP 2018-2019 Combined Applicant Priority List.
2016-2017 FRDAP Unique Abilities Priority List:	2016-2017 FRDAP Unique Abilities Priority List. For Fiscal Year 2016-2017 the Florida Legislature appropriated $3,000,000 in funding exclusively for projects that provide recreational enhancement and opportunities for individuals with unique abilities.
Commencement Forms	Commencement Checklist (DRP-107) Commencement Certification (DRP-108) Certification of Insurance (DRP-127) Budget Cost Analysis Form (DEP 55-229) Budget Cost Analysis Instructions 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. 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	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
Mail Applications to:	Florida Department of Environmental Protection Division of State Lands Land and Recreation Grants Section Mail Station #585 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000

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February 19, 2019 - 1:20pm

Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program

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