2025 South Florida Program

The EPA Region 4 is offering competitive grants through its 2025 South Florida Program (EPA-I-R4-SFL-2025-01) to address ecological pressures and threats to South Florida waters. The program supports experiments, studies, demonstrations, research, and trainings that inform agency policy and enhance understanding of aquatic ecosystems. Eligible applicants include states, local governments, Indian Tribes, universities, hospitals, laboratories, and non-profit institutions. Up to 20 awards, ranging from $250,000 to $750,000, are anticipated, with a project period of 3-5 years. The application deadline is October 29, 2025. Projects must address at least one of the priority areas, including aquatic habitat restoration, addressing severe weather impacts, water quality monitoring, community-based projects, coral reef health, harmful algal bloom reduction, and stormwater/nutrient pollutant reduction. There is no cost-sharing requirement, but voluntary cost-sharing is permitted. The program emphasizes substantial EPA involvement in funded projects, particularly for those within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.