Potential Sources of Funding to Improve Lighting

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General Information
Although not appropriate for the short-term solutions that are needed immediately, there are several potential sources of state and federal funding for long-term lighting improvements. The grants listed below require an application and are time sensitive with specific deadlines. We encourage you to visit the sites provided to see if they may be applicable to your situation.


Florida’s State Wildlife Grant Program - Wildlife Legacy Initiative
http://myfwc.com/wildlifelegacy/ApplyForGrant.html

Florida Landowner Incentive Program
http://myfwc.com/LIP/

Florida’s Sea Turtle Grant Program
http://www.helpingseaturtles.org/grantsprogram.php

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service South Florida Coastal Program
http://www.fws.gov/coastal/CoastalProgram/

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Private Stewardship Grants Program
http://www.fws.gov/endangered/grants/private_stewardship/index.html

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program
http://ecos.fws.gov/partners/viewContent.do?viewPage=faq

 

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