Florida Defense Support Task Force (FDSTF) Grant Program

A grant program designed to support community infrastructure projects at Florida military installations. Funding supports projects that will diversify local economies, provide support for local infrastructure, and strengthen Florida's bases ahead of any potential Department of Defense realignment or closure actions.

Geographic Scope: Florida (statewide)

Focus Areas:

• Community infrastructure projects at military installations
• Encroachment management
• Land use compatibility
• Hurricane recovery and resiliency
• Base protection and expansion

Eligible Applicants:

• Local government entities (counties, cities)
• State government agencies
• Military departments

Award Frequency: Grants are awarded annually on a project priority basis

Background: The Florida Defense Support Task Force was created in 2011 with the mission to:

• Make recommendations to preserve and protect military installations
• Support the state's position in research and development related to military missions and contracting
• Improve the state's military-friendly environment for service members, military families, veterans and businesses that bring military and defense-related jobs to the state

State Impact: Florida's military and defense industry represents a $95 billion impact to the state

Contact Information:

• Website: www.eflorida.com/floridadefense
• Administered by Enterprise Florida, Inc.