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.

SMWWCO Grant Program – FY 2026–2027 Funding Update

At this time, funding for the FY 2026–2027 Stan Mayfield Working Waterfronts Capital Outlay (SMWWCO) Grant Program has not yet been confirmed.

Please continue to monitor this page for updates regarding funding availability, application timelines, and program announcements. Information will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

We appreciate your interest in the SMWWCO Grant Program and encourage you to stay engaged for future opportunities.

FY2025-2026 SMWWCO Grant Application Cycle (Closed)

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