Alternative Water Supply Grant

Alternative Water Supply Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Last Updated: July 08, 2025

Summary

The Alternative Water Supply Grant, supported by Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature, allocates $230 million since Fiscal Year 2019-20 to enhance Florida's water systems. This funding emphasizes regional projects addressing critical needs and maximizing benefits, such as reclaimed water, aquifer recharge, and water conservation. Local cooperators must collaborate with their Water Management District to propose projects, which, upon approval, will be submitted to the DEP for funding consideration.

Overview

Alternative Water Supply Grant Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature have recognized the importance of alternative water supply (AWS) and the protection of Florida’s natural systems with an investment of $230 million since Fiscal Year 2019-20. Projects funded through this program are intended to prioritize regional projects in the areas of greatest need as well as projects that provide the greatest benefit. Examples of projects funded include reclaimed water, aquifer recharge, water conservation, etc. Local cooperators interested in alternative water supply funding should work with their local Water Management District (District) to develop a proposal. Projects approved at the District are then submitted to DEP for funding consideration

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible project proposals must be submitted by nonstate entities or local governments. Typically, nonstate entities are universities or nonprofit organizations.