The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) administers the Stan Mayfield Working Waterfronts Capital Outlay (SMWWCO) Grant Program to support the commercial fishing industry and marine aquaculture industries, including infrastructure for receiving or unloading seafood, for the purpose of supporting the seafood economy. The SMWWCO Grant Program was created to provide funding to assist commercial saltwater products or commercial saltwater wholesale dealers, retailer license holders and seafood houses in maintaining their operations. Applicants must demonstrate a benefit to the local economy.


FY2025-2026 SMWWCO Grant Application Cycle opens August 1, 2025

Application WebinarHosted on July 28, 2025 at 10am (EDT)

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FAR Notice

Application CycleAugust 1, 2025 (5am/EDT) - August 15, 2025 (5pm/EDT) *Please note that the Portal will not accept any applications until 5am on August 1st.

Complete the SMWWCO Application and submit supporting exhibit documentation through the FDEP Grantee Portal only.

THE PORTAL REQUIRES ACCESS THROUGH GOOGLE CHROME ONLY

FDEP Grantee Portal

The SMWWCO Application Guidance provides guidance and helpful tips on how to successfully complete an application.

Download the Application Guidance

Application Information and Additional Resources


For more information please contact us at:

850-245-2555
 
Last Modified: Tuesday, Jul 29, 2025 - 01:53pm