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CSFA State Fiscal Year 2026-2027
CSFA Number:
37.059
State Project Title:
Mine Reclamation Grants
Agency:
Department of Environmental Protection
Program:
Water Resource Management
Budget Entity:
Water Resource Managment
Specific Appropriation:
No funding for FY 26/27
Appropriation Category:
080889 - Non-mandatory Land Reclamation Projects
Related CFDA Code:
N/A
Authorization:
Chapter 378, Florida Statutes and Rule Chapter 62C-17, Florida Administrative Code

Certified Forward Funding:
FY 08/09 $1,423,533.14    FY 13/14 $2,439,632.74
FY 07/08 $3,343,744.07    FY 14/15 $1,656,678.67
FY 06/07 $1,423,533.14    FY 15/16 $  169,183.11
FY 05/06 $1,154,866.04    FY 16/17 $2,123,755.49
Objectives:
To encourage the reclamation of the maximum number of acres of eligible nonmandatory lands (disturbed by the severance of phosphate prior to 1975) to reclamation standards in the most timely and efficient manner, or the donation or purchase of nonmandatory lands.
Types Of Assistance:
Grants
Applicant Type:
For-Profit
Restrictions:
Reimbursement is limited to a maximum amount per acre for the different pre-reclamation landforms (mined-out areas and clay settling areas).
Procedures:
Pre-Application Notice:
Not applicable.
Application Procedures:
Applications can no longer be accepted.
Award Procedures:
The DEP may award grants annually, for approved applications not funded in previous years.  The DEP presents its priorization list to the Nonmandatory Land Reclamation Committee.  The Committee establishes their own prioritization list and this list is submitted to the DEP Secretary for approval.  Grants are awarded annually based on this list, but only to the extent of funds availability.  

APPLICATIONS NOT FUNDED CAN BE CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING YEAR.
Deadlines:
Deadline for applying was January 1, 2005.
Other:
During FY 2016/17, the last two applications received by that deadline were funded. The Maximum reimbursable amount for the current contracts is $13,019,457.69 The Actual cost cannot be determined until the programs/contracts are completed.
Information Contact:
Danny NeSmith
Program Consultant
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Mining and Mitigation Program 
2600 Blair Stone Rd. (MS 3577)
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400
Phone: (850) 245-8468   
E-mail: Danny.NeSmith@FloridaDEP.gov
Web Address:
https://floridadep.gov/water/mining-mitigation
Associated Subjects: Environment

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