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CONTENTS OF THE CATALOG |
SEARCH/BROWSE THE CATALOG |
SEARCH/BROWSE THE STATE PROJECT COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
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CSFA State Fiscal Year 2026-2027
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CSFA Number:
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77.007
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State Project Title:
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Artificial Reef Grants Program
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Agency:
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Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
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Program:
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77500000 Marine Fisheries
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Budget Entity:
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77500200 Marine Fisheries Management
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Specific Appropriation:
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GAA line 2024, FY26-27
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Appropriation Category:
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140004
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Related CFDA Code:
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15.605 - Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Program (USFWS administered)
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Authorization:
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Section 379.249, Florida Statutes (F.S.)
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Objectives:
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To promote proper management of fisheries resources and saltwater recreational opportunities associated with artificial reefs; may provide technical assistance and funding to coastal local governments, state universities and nonprofit corporations for the siting, development, monitoring and research of marine and estuarine artificial reefs.
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Types Of Assistance:
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Grants
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Applicant Type:
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Local Governments, Non-Profits, State Universities
(Types of assistance are pass-through grants and technical assistance on issues relating to artificial reef planning, development and assessment.)
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Restrictions:
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Grantees are limited to coastal local governments, state universities and non-profit organizations, which qualify under Section 379.249(4)(a)-(b), F.S. Year-to-year grant funding amounts available to applicants may be variable. The artificial reef grants program is regulated under Rule Chapter 68E-9, Florida Administrative Code.
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Procedures:
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Pre-Application Notice:
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A call for applications is sent to our prospective participants in the first week of January and made available on the website at: http://www.myfwc.com/conservation/saltwater/artificial-reefs/
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Application Procedures:
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Completed applications must be received by the Commission by 5 pm of the third Friday in March. Additional information may be obtained from the INFORMATION CONTACT listed below.
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Award Procedures:
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Applications are independently evaluated by three (3) staff members and ranked accordingly. Artificial Reef Strategic Plan programmatic needs are also considered.
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Deadlines:
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Applications must be received by 5:00 pm, the third Friday in March.
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Entities applying for funds to construct artificial reefs must have an active artificial reef permit issued by the Army Corps of Engineers, and if in state waters, also the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The permit must be valid through the end of the anticipated reef construction period.
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Information Contact:
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Attn: Keith Mille
Division of Marine Fisheries Management
620 South Meridian St., Box 4B2
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600
Phone: (850) 617-9633
E-mail: Keith.Mille@myfwc.com
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Web Address:
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http://www.myfwc.com/conservation/saltwater/artificial-reefs/
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Associated Subjects:
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Marine Recreational Fishing and Diving Reef Fisheries Research/Planning
Marine
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