# Florida Awards $100M Water Projects

On October 28, 2026, Florida announced $100 million in awards across 45 projects for FY 2026–27: $50 million for 23 springs-restoration projects and $50 million for 22 alternative-water-supply projects. The awards have already been selected, so this is not an open solicitation; contractors may find follow-on work in wastewater and sewer upgrades, septic improvements, water treatment, reclaimed-water infrastructure, aquifer recharge, and conservation. The published project list identifies where funded work will take place, including a Tampa Bay Water treatment-capacity expansion supported by a $10 million award.

- Companies should review the project list at ProtectingFloridaTogether.gov/Grants to identify funded projects and potential downstream contracting needs.
- Relevant capabilities include wastewater and sewer construction, septic-system improvements, water-treatment capacity, reclaimed-water systems, aquifer recharge, and conservation infrastructure.
- The $10 million Tampa Bay Water project is described as expanding surface-water treatment capacity by 12.5 million gallons per day; contractors may assess whether their services align with that project and the broader award portfolio.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Environment
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
- Suwannee River Water Management District
- Tampa Bay Water
- Citrus County
- Volusia County

### Sources
- [
ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $100 Million to Protect Florida's Water Quality and Supply

](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLDEP/bulletins/430d0c7) - Florida Department Of Environmental Protection