Alternative Water Supply Funding 

Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature have recognized the importance of alternative water supply (AWS) and the protection of Florida’s natural systems with an investment of $335 million since Fiscal Year 2019-20. Projects funded through this program are intended to prioritize regional projects in the areas of greatest need as well as projects that provide the greatest benefit. Examples of projects funded include:

  • Reclaimed Water (for potable offset)
  • Reclaimed Water (for groundwater recharge)
  • Brackish Groundwater
  • Surface Water
  • Surface Water Storage
  • Aquifer Storage and Recovery
  • Stormwater
  • Desalination
  • Groundwater Recharge (not including ASR or reclaimed water)
  • Data Collection and Evaluation
  • Water Conservation
  • Agricultural Conservation
  • Public Supply and Commercial/Industrial/Institutional
  • Distribution/Transmission Capacity
  • Other Non-Traditional Source
 

Funds are provided to help communities plan for and implement conservation, reuse, and other water supply and water resource development projects. Local cooperators can apply for water project funding through the DEP grant portal on our Protecting Florida Together website under Grants.

Last Modified: Monday, Oct 05, 2026 - 10:49am