The Northwest Florida Water Management District (District) announces the availability of funds under its Florida Forever Competitive Grant Program for capital improvement projects meeting the objectives of the Florida Forever Act (Section 259.105, Florida Statutes) and the Florida Forever Water Management District Work Plan (Section 373.199, F.S.).
The goal of this grant program is to support water resource management efforts that improve water quality, implement stormwater improvements, restore natural systems, demonstrate best management practices, or implement water reuse. Project proposals should clearly demonstrate water resource value.
The District seeks proposals from government entities within the jurisdiction of the Districts 16-county area for cooperative or cost-share capital improvement projects that can be completed within 24 months of grant agreement execution. Applications are due at District Headquarters no later than Monday, October 29, 2007, 5:00 p.m. (EDT)
Parties interested in applying are strongly encouraged to attend the informational workshop at the
The full text of this notice, the application form, and additional information can be found on the Districts website: www.nwfwmd.state.fl.us under the link entitled Florida Forever Capital Improvement Grants. Printed or electronic copies of the application form and grant program are also available upon request. For more information, please contact Christina Coger or Paul Thorpe at (850)539-5999 or 1(800)913-1518.
