Sarasota County Designates $30 Million for Major Waterway Dredging Initiative

Sarasota County (FL) welcomes public entities to apply for two essential funding programs: the Resilient SRQ Infrastructure and Public Facilities Program, along with the Dredging of Major Waterways Program.

The Infrastructure and Public Facilities Program allocates $57 million to repair, replace, and improve public infrastructure, focusing on mitigating future disaster risks and addressing urgent community needs.

Out of this total, $27.2 million is designated specifically for mitigation projects that aim to enhance community resilience against future disasters.

Simultaneously, the Dredging of Major Waterways Program offers $30 million to tackle critical infrastructure needs by improving flood mitigation efforts, water flow, and overall community resilience.

Eligible projects may target rivers, bays, creeks, or canals that carry stormwater drainage over extensive areas or maintain a continuous flow.

These initiatives are designed to meet the remaining recovery needs following the 2024 storms Debby, Helene, and Milton. The application window remains open until October 17, 2025.

Key Information

• Programs Available: Resilient SRQ Infrastructure and Public Facilities Program, Dredging of Major Waterways Program
• Total Funding: $57 million for Infrastructure and Public Facilities; $30 million for Dredging Program
• Mitigation Funding: $27.2 million dedicated to resilience projects
• Application Deadline: October 17, 2025
• Purpose: Address community infrastructure needs and post-storm recovery