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CSFA State Fiscal Year 2026-2027
CSFA Number:
37.107
State Project Title:
Coral Reef Protection and Restoration Grant
Agency:
Department of Environmental Protection
Program:
Coral Protection and Restoration Program 
Budget Entity:
Coastal and Aquatic Managed Areas 37500400
Specific Appropriation:
GAA Line Item #1641B FY 20/21; No Funding FY 21-22 or FY 22-23; GAA Line Item #1804 FY 23/24; GAA Line Item #1851 FY 24/25; GAA Line Item #1656 FY 25/26; No Funding FY26/27
Appropriation Category:
149942 G/A-Coral Reef Prot/Rest; 087133 Coral Reef Restoration
Related CFDA Code:
Authorization:
Sections 403.8532, 403.1835 and 403.1838, Florida Statutes
Objectives:
Funding will support projects that address Florida's Coral Reef priorities, emphasizing coral reef protection, restoration and recovery in Florida.
Types Of Assistance:
Grants
Applicant Type:
Non-Profit; For-Profit; Academic; or private partners
Restrictions:
Eligible grant recipients include academic and private partners in Florida. Indirect costs are capped at 15%. Coral holding facilities must have an approved FWC coral rescue loan authorization form or specialized license.
Procedures:
Pre-Application Notice:
This funding opportunity was announced through this webpage: www.ProtectingFloridaTogether.gov/Grants
Application Procedures:
Once information is received through the project suggestion sheet (located at www.ProtectingFloridaTogether.gov/State-Actions/Grants-Submissions/Form), program personnel will evaluate the project. If the project is selected to move further in the review process, applicants will receive a follow-up call or email to discuss the project and the additional information that will need to be provided. Final selections will be made by Spring 2026 and will be posted on  www.ProtectingFloridaTogether.gov/Grants.
Award Procedures:
If a project is selected for funding, the grantee will receive an email requesting a grant work plan that includes tasks to be accomplished, budget information, timelines and deliverables. The funding is provided as a cost reimbursement grant with DEP or a combination Fixed Fee/Cost Reimbursement.
Deadlines:
Solicitation of projects for 2025-26 funding was open from July 7 to September 1, 2025.
Other:
For questions about the Florida's Coral Reef Restoration and Recovery Initiative Grant (FCR3), please contact FLCoralFunding@FloridaDEP.gov.
Information Contact:
Brooke Robinson
Budget Manager
Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection/Coral Protection and Restoration Program
8000 N Ocean Dr.
Dania Beach, FL 33004
Email: Brooke.Robinson@FloridaDEP.gov
Phone: 786-798-4517
Web Address:
www.ProtectingFloridaTogether.gov/Grants
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