The Community Grant Program funds action projects that serve to restore, preserve, connect, inform, and educate. Through these action projects, the Estuary Program’s vision is to create a healthy and sustainable environment, economy, and community.

Award Range: $10,000 to $75,000 

Anticipated amount to be awarded: $250,000

Eligibility: Local governments or nonstate entities (educational institutions and 501(c)3s)

Location: Project must be located within the Perdido and/or Pensacola watershed within the counties of Escambia, Santa Rosa, and/or Okaloosa.

Project Period: October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026

APPLY: Full Application
Applications are now open and close on July 31, 2025.

2025-2026 Request for Proposals (Please review before completing an application)
Application Form (recommend opening in Adobe for scrollable fields)
Budget Sheet(please download a copy to complete) 

An optional informational webinar will be held on Tuesday, July 8th from 4:00-5:00pm CT. 
Informational Webinar Registration

Reference Documents
CCMP Action Plan
CCMP Education & Outreach Strategy

Submit your completed cover letter, application, and budget sheet to PPBEP ([email protected]) by 11:59pm CT on July 31st, 2025.