The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) administers the Stan Mayfield Working Waterfronts Capital Outlay (SMWWCO) Grant Program to support Florida's commercial fishing and marine aquaculture industries by providing funding for projects that strengthen working waterfront infrastructure, including facilities used for receiving, unloading, processing, and supporting seafood operations.

The SMWWCO Grant Program provides financial assistance to eligible commercial saltwater products businesses, commercial saltwater wholesale dealers, retail seafood license holders, seafood houses, and marine aquaculture operations to help maintain and enhance their operations while supporting Florida's seafood economy. Applicants must demonstrate that their proposed project provides a benefit to the local economy.


SMWWCO Grant Program – FY 2026–27 Funding Update

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is pleased to announce that funding has been appropriated for the FY 2026–27 Stan Mayfield Working Waterfronts Capital Outlay (SMWWCO) Grant Program..


SMWWCO Grant Application Cycle - FY 2026–27 Application Update

Application Webinar will be available on this webpage beginning July 30, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (EDT)

Application Submission must be submitted electronically through the FDEP Grant Portal.

Application Portal Opens: Monday, August 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (EDT)
Application Portal Closes: Monday, August 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (EDT)

 ** Please note - Applications received after the published deadline will not be considered. 


SMWWCO Grant Application Information and Additional Resources


SMWWCO Exhibit Documentation


SMWWCO Contact Information

For questions regarding the SMWWCO Grant Program, please contact:

Email: SMWorkingWaterfrontsCO@FloridaDEP.gov

Phone: (850) 245-2555

Last Modified: Friday, Jul 24, 2026 - 03:11pm