Florida Resources

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship – protecting our air, water and land. The vision of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystems.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is a reauthorization of the FAST Act and provides $973 billion in funding over five years from FFY 2022 through FFY 2026, including $550 billion for new investments for all modes of transportation, water, power and energy, environmental remediation, public lands, broadband, and resiliency. USDOT Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Federal Highway Administration, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Resource Page FDOT will monitor IIJA activities and provide information on both formula and competitive grant opportunities. We will also work with our partners to ensure Florida can successfully maximize and compete for funding.

In November 2021, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIL) was signed which provides for significant federal investments in transportation, broadband, water, and other types of infrastructure. Specifically, the BIL will deliver more than $50 billion to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for water infrastructure investments to improve our nation’s drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure - the single largest investment in water that the federal government has ever made. In many programs, the increased funding will flow to states, tribes, and communities over five years, beginning in 2022. Florida was allotted five additional funding sources under BIL.

Notice of Funding Opportunities The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) periodically issues Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) soliciting applications for federal discretionary grant programs. These grant programs provide opportunities to fund, for example, construction ready projects that align with the grant goals and eligibility requirements. Each grant program has its own goals, eligibility requirements, and award amounts, and projects selected for grant applications must align with the grant criteria. Examples of federal discretionary grant programs include the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grants and the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE). More information on these and many other grants can be found on the U.S. Department of Transportation Grants program page . Local governments are encouraged to apply for federal discretionary grants, as it is in the best interest of the state to maximize federal discretionary grant dollars to fund improvements to Florida’s transportation system. Collaboration FDOT’s Office of Policy Planning monitors Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) and coordinates project identification and grant applications with District Federal Grant Coordinators for state projects. District staff will coordinate with local governments and other partners on state grant applications, as needed.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides $7.5 billion for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure funding. National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program is estimated to provide the Department with $198 million over five years to address EV charging needs for passenger vehicles and light duty trucks. Funds may be used to purchase and install EV charging infrastructure, operating expenses, purchase and installation of traffic control devices located in the right-of-way, on-premises signage, development activities, and mapping and analysis activities. Important requirements and considerations raised in the guidance include: The guidance is provided for passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks. EV charging infrastructure must be open to the public or to authorized commercial motor vehicle operators from more than one company. EV charging must be located along a designated alternative fuel corridor. States must prioritize charging locations along the Interstate Highway System. EV charging should be spaced a maximum of 50 miles apart. EV charging locations must meet certain power capabilities. States should target rural, underserved, and disadvantaged communities for EV charging infrastructure. States should consider locations with publicly available restrooms, appropriate lighting, and sheltered seating areas.