GT3CP22FL0003
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Florida Water Quality Improvement Program
The Restore Council has approved $6.75 million for planning as FPL Category 1 Council-selected Restoration Component funding for the Florida Water Quality Improvement Program (WQIP), sponsored by Florida, through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). In addition, the Council is also identifying a separate $20.25 million implementation component as a FPL Category 2 priority for potential future funding.
The program supports the primary Restore Comprehensive Plan goal to restore water quality and quantity throughout the Florida Gulf Coast by underwriting a suite of linked, high-priority water quality improvement projects. These projects may include stormwater treatment, wastewater reuse, septic tank abatement, sediment reduction, and land acquisition. Planning and implementation projects in Florida watersheds that drain to the Gulf of Mexico will be considered.
The WQIP activities are intended to result in environmental benefits such as fewer algal blooms, fish kills, beach closures, fish and shellfish consumption restrictions, healthier seagrass, as well as other submerged aquatic vegetation and wildlife habitat, and improved recreational opportunities and experiences. The WQIP framework allows for administration of project funding to target projects that deliver cumulative benefits to the Gulf and link environmental benefits between WQIP projects and other restoration projects in a watershed or region. Combining or leveraging projects within a geographic area contributes to large-scale water resource improvements while maximizing each dollar. The program duration is 10 years.
The Restore Council has approved $6.75 million for planning as FPL Category 1 Council-selected Restoration Component funding for the Florida Water Quality Improvement Program (WQIP), sponsored by Florida, through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). In addition, the Council is also identifying a separate $20.25 million implementation component as a FPL Category 2 priority for potential future funding.
The program supports the primary Restore Comprehensive Plan goal to restore water quality and quantity throughout the Florida Gulf Coast by underwriting a suite of linked, high-priority water quality improvement projects. These projects may include stormwater treatment, wastewater reuse, septic tank abatement, sediment reduction, and land acquisition. Planning and implementation projects in Florida watersheds that drain to the Gulf of Mexico will be considered.
The WQIP activities are intended to result in environmental benefits such as fewer algal blooms, fish kills, beach closures, fish and shellfish consumption restrictions, healthier seagrass, as well as other submerged aquatic vegetation and wildlife habitat, and improved recreational opportunities and experiences. The WQIP framework allows for administration of project funding to target projects that deliver cumulative benefits to the Gulf and link environmental benefits between WQIP projects and other restoration projects in a watershed or region. Combining or leveraging projects within a geographic area contributes to large-scale water resource improvements while maximizing each dollar. The program duration is 10 years.
Funding Goals
GOAL 1) RESTORE AND CONSERVE THE HEALTH DIVERSITY AND RESILIENCE OF KEY COASTAL ESTUARINE AND MARINE HABITATS GOAL 2) RESTORE AND PROTECT THE WATER QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF THE GULF COAST REGIONS FRESH ESTUARINE AND MARINE WATERS GOAL 3) RESTORE AND PROTECT HEALTHY DIVERSE AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING COASTAL AND MARINE RESOURCES AND GOAL 4) BUILD UPON AND SUSTAIN COMMUNITIES WITH CAPACITY TO ADAPT TO SHORT AND LONG TERM CHANGES.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Florida
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
NOT APPLICABLE
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 86% from $6,750,000 to $12,523,660.
Florida Department Of Environmental Protection was awarded
Florida Water Quality Improvement Program (WQIP)
Project Grant GT3CP22FL0003
worth $12,523,660
from Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council in June 2022 with work to be completed primarily in Florida United States.
The grant
has a duration of 10 years and
was awarded through assistance program 87.051 Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Comprehensive Plan Component Program.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 7/7/25
Period of Performance
6/16/22
Start Date
6/30/32
End Date
Funding Split
$12.5M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$12.5M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Subgrant Awards
Disclosed subgrants for GT3CP22FL0003
Transaction History
Modifications to GT3CP22FL0003
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
GT3CP22FL0003
SAI Number
471:471:GT3:GT3CP22FL0003:1:2
Award ID URI
None
Awardee Classifications
State Government
Awarding Office
957217 GULF COAST ECOSYSTEM RESTOR COUNCIL
Funding Office
957217 GULF COAST ECOSYSTEM RESTOR COUNCIL
Awardee UEI
DSALKBHYTEH1
Awardee CAGE
1MH16
Performance District
FL-90
Senators
Marco Rubio
Rick Scott
Rick Scott
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (471-1770) | Area and regional development | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $6,750,000 | 100% |
Modified: 7/7/25