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

 

The 2026-2027 FRDAP Application Cycle opens September 1, 2025

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

August 20, 2025

at 9:30 a.m.

Register to review the webinar recording.
Application Cycle and Portal Access
September 1-30, 2025
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: Monday, Sep 22, 2025 - 02:31pm