FY2025-2026 : Stan Mayfield Working Waterfronts Capital Outlay (SMWWCO) Grant Program

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 Information and Additional Resources

• FAR Notice
• Application Guidance
• Webinar Presentation
• Poll Questions From Webinar Hosted on 7/28/2025
• Webinar Q&A
• Definition of Working Waterfront: Section 380.503(18), Florida Statutes
• The Stan Mayfield Working Waterfronts; Florida Forever program: 380.5105. Florida Statutes
• Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission - Licenses and Permits
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Aquaculture
• Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Aquaculture Certificate of Registration