Beaches Funding Assistance Information

How to Apply

The Beach Management Funding Assistance Program accepts funding requests on an annual basis from local governments and municipalities for beach and inlet management projects. Visit our about page to learn about whether your project is eligible for program funding.

The Local Government Funding Request for Fiscal Year 2026-27 is available from June 1, 2025, through July 31, 2025.

To view the applications and project assessments, visit the Public Files website. Contact Beaches_Funding@FloridaDEP.gov with any questions.

FY 2026/27 Application Materials

• Local Government Funding Request Notice: Call for Applications.
  • Includes submission instructions, schedule and contact information.
• Beach Project Application.
• Inlet Project Application.
• Guidance for Local Government Funding Requests: Ranking Criteria for Beach and Inlet Management Projects.
  • Includes overview of ranking criteria with reference to the Florida Statute and Rule as well as additional discussion for clarification.

View Funding Requests and Project Assessments for FY 2025-26

Visit the program's Public Files website to view application materials, project assessments and supporting documents.