Stan Mayfield Working Waterfronts Capital Outlay (SMWWCO) Grant Program – FY 2026–27 Funding Cycle

 

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.


Important SMWWCO Updates for FY 2026-27:

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.

Applicants are encouraged to establish their user FDEP Grant Portal account and login credentials prior to the application cycle opening. Completing this step in advance helps ensure timely application submission, as grant funding is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please refer to the New User Account Setup Guide, which provides instructions for requesting a user account before submitting an application.


FY 2026-27 SMWWCO Application Submission Cycle

Grant Program

Application Webinar

Grant Submission Cycle

Stan Mayfield Working Waterfronts Capital Outlay (SMWWCO) Grant Program

FAR Notice

Pre-Recorded Webinar Videos (See below) 

Monday, August 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (EDT) through Monday, August 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (EDT)

Application Submissions must be submitted electronically through the FDEP Grant Portal

 ** Please note: Applications received after the published deadline will not be accepted or considered for funding.


SMWWCO Grant Application Cycle - FY 2026–27 Pre-Recorded Webinar Materials 

To view the video recordings, please use the links below, as this is a requirement as you must attest this action during the application submission.  New Attestation that is added.  

SMWWCO  Pre-Recorded Webinar Playlist

  1. SMWWCO Program Overview and Purpose 
  2. SMWWCO Application Cycle and Grant Funding
  3. SMWWCO Eligibility Requirements and Expenses
  4. SMWWCO FDEP Grant Portal and Account Registration
  5. SMWWCO Application Submission Overview
  6. SMWWCO Supporting Exhibit Documentation
  7. SMWWCO Grant Agreement Lifecycle and Reimbursement Process

To view the full application Webinar in PDF Format, click here.


Last Modified: Wednesday, Jul 29, 2026 - 03:41pm