Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program

FY 2008-2009 Application Submission Period Announcement

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has established an application submission period for the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) for Fiscal Year 2008-2009.

Submission Period

September 3, 2007 – September 14, 2007

Applications must be postmarked by September 14, 2007

Matching Ratio:           **Total Project                     State Share            Grantee Share

                                        Cost                                        (Grant)                    (Local Match)

                                        $50,000 or less                      100%                      0

                                        $50,001 – $150,000                75%                        25%

                                        $Over $150,000                     50%                        50%

Total Project Cost = Grant Amount + Local Match

Maximum Grant Amount: $200,000

Total Number of Active Projects Allowed: Three

Total Number of Applications Allowed During Each Submission Cycle: Two

Eligible applicants include all local governments, incorporated municipalities of the State of Florida, and other legal constituted local governmental entities of the state with legal responsibility for the provision of outdoor recreation sites and facilities for the use and benefit of the public.

For further information/application packets, write or call:

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Recreation and Parks

Office of Information and Recreation Services

3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station #585

Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000

Phone: (850)245-2501; Suncom: 205-2501

Fax: (850)245-3038; Suncom: 205-3038

Web Page: http:// www.dep.state.fl.us/parks/oirs

Email: Leylani.Velez@dep.state.fl.us