Geographic Programs - South Florida Geographic Initiatives Program

Environmental Protection Agency

The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) was created through Public Law 101-605, the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act of 1990. The Sanctuary includes 2,900 square nautical miles of nearshore waters and coral reefs extending from Biscayne Bay to the Dry Tortugas. Recognizing the critical role of water quality in maintaining Sanctuary resources, Congress directed the Environmental Protection Agency and the State of Florida, in cooperation with the National Oceani

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Helps local communities in South Florida improve water quality and protect ecosystems. Provides grants for projects addressing ecological threats to waterways and habitats.

Quick Facts

Funding
$400,000 - $8,500,000
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Clean Energy & Environment
Organization
Environmental Protection Agency

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What Is This Program?

South Florida Program provides competitive grants to address the immediate and emerging ecological pressures and threats to nearshore waters, bays, estuaries, beaches, and coral reefs central to South Floridaโ€™s economic well-being.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Submit application through grants.gov
  • Refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for details
  • Follow EPAโ€™s Grant webpages for additional help
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.grants.gov
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ“…Key Dates
March 16, 2026Closing Date
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • experiments
  • studies
  • surveys
  • demonstrations
  • research
  • trainings
  • investigations
  • monitoring
  • restoration efforts
  • pollution reduction projects
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
mixed

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • performance progress report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding required
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

Shadle.Jennifer@epa.gov
404-562-9436

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

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This program offers funding up to $8,500,000 (minimum $400,000).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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