Department of Environmental Protection, Departmental

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Resilience Planning Grant (RPG) Request for Applications, FY 2018-2019

The Vision of the Florida Resilient Coastlines Program (FRCP) is that Florida’s coastal communities are resilient and prepared for the effects of rising sea levels, including coastal flooding, erosion, and ecosystem changes. This will be accomplished by synergizing community resilience planning, natural resource protection tools, and funding.

The FRCP announces the availability of state funds for innovative coastal projects under its RPG for fiscal year 2018-2019. Eligible applicants include Florida’s 35 coastal counties and the local governments within their boundaries that are required to include a coastal element in their comprehensive plan. Florida regional planning councils, national estuary programs, colleges, community colleges, and state universities may also apply, as long as an eligible local government agrees to participate as a partner. Non-profit groups are not eligible.

Application, instructions, submittal requirements, and the criteria by which application are scored and recommended, can be found on the FRCP’s website at: https://floridadep.gov/resilience.

Applications must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. ET, September 15, 2018. Include the Subject Heading of: “FY 2018-19 RPG Application.” Send the completed electronic application, in both a word (doc.) and portable document format (pdf.), to: Angel Baratta, Email: [e-mail], Phone: [phone].

The purpose of the RPG initiative is to promote community resilience planning, and the development of relevant decision support tools, and/or public outreach tools, products, or programs that support community resilience planning efforts. Development of vulnerability assessments, adaptation plans, and comprehensive plan goals, objectives, and policies is also encouraged.

Please note the following important details regarding the RPG application process for FY 2018-2019:

1. Application deadline is 4:00 pm on September 15, 2018.

2. Applications must be submitted in BOTH word (doc.) and portable document format (pdf).

3. Projects must be completed by June 21, 2019.

4. PLEASE NOTE: Applications can expect the max award to be between $20,000 and $75,000.

5. One application per applicant may be submitted per state fiscal year cycle (i.e., one application per county, city, or other eligible applicant.).

6. Recipients are not required to provide a match.

For questions on the RPG Application, please contact Ms. Angel Baratta via [phone] or email to [e-mail].