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 2027-2028 FRDAP Application Cycle opens Sept. 15, 2026

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 Cycle and Portal Access
Sept. 15th, 8:00 a.m. EDT, 2026   - 
Oct 15th, 5:00 p.m. EDT 2026
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. 

 

FRDAP Grant Application Cycle - FY 2027 – 28 Pre-Recorded Webinar Materials 

To view the video recordings, Please use the links below.

FRDAP  Pre-Recorded Webinar Playlist

  1. FRDAP Application Webinar -- Overview 
  2. FRDAP Application Webinar -- Evaluation
  3. FRDAP Application Webinar -- Submitting
  4. FRDAP Application Webinar -- Supporting Documentation

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: Friday, Sep 11, 2026 - 10:13am