FRDAP Assistance

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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
FRDAP Grant Management Tutorial (Onboarding)	Staff from the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program hosted a webinar to provide an overview of successfully completing a FRDAP project from start to finish and provide technical assistance to grantees on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, beginning at 10 a.m. Replay Webinar Download Presentation Agreement Amendment FAQs Post-Completion Information FAR Notice
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.
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 FRDAP Application Cycle	The FY 2023-2024 FRDAP Application Cycle will be held August 1 - August 31, 2022.
FRDAP Application Portal You can now submit your FRDAP application online!	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 You may register in advance of the Application Cycle opening.
FRDAP Application Tutorial	FRDAP staff will host a virtual application webinar on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, beginning at 10:00 a.m. for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2023-2024 cycle. Interested attendees must register in advance at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3959914640516301323. Replay the Webinar Download the Presentation FAR Notice
2023-24 FRDAP Grant Application Instructions	FY 2023-24 FRDAP Application Instructions
2022-23 FRDAP Grant Application	FY 2022-23 FRDAP Application
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
SCORP	2019 - Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) - Goals Chapter 5
Maximum Grant Request	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.
FRDAP Administrative Rule	Administrative Rule 62D-5
Site Control	Tips for Successfully Establishing Site Control
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 Priority Lists	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. FY 2020-21 Recommended FRDAP Priority List The Florida Legislature appropriated $12,342,750 to fund the FY 2020-21 Recommended FRDAP Priority List.
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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February 22, 2023 - 8:14am

FRDAP Assistance

Land and Recreation Grants Program Quick Links

Complete the FRDAP Grant Application and submit supporting documentation

via the DEP Grantee Portal.

Download the Guide