Florida Grants
Alternative Fuels Production Incentive
The Innovation Incentive Program was created within the Florida Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development to provide resources for business projects that allow the state to effectively compete for high-value research and development, including alternative and renewable energy projects. To qualify, an alternative and renewable energy project must involve collaboration with an institution of higher education; provide the state a minimum full return on investment within a 20-year period; include matching funds provided by the applicant or other available sources; and be located in the state of Florida. Additional criteria may apply. For the purposes of this incentive, alternative and renewable energy means electrical, mechanical, or thermal energy produced from a method that uses one or more of the following energy sources: ethanol, cellulosic ethanol, biobutanol, biodiesel, biomass, biogas, hydrogen fuel cells, ocean energy, hydrogen, solar, hydro, wind, or geothermal. Incentive awards are subject to state funding availability. This program has not been funded for 2009; however, federal funding may be available through the Florida Energy and Climate Commission to support selected state energy grant programs. (Reference Florida Statutes 288.1089)
Renewable Energy Grants
The Renewable Energy and Energy-Efficient Technologies Grants Program and Farm to Fuel Grants Program provide matching grants for demonstration, commercialization, research, and development projects related to renewable energy technologies or bioenergy. Incentive awards are subject to state funding availability. These programs have not been funded for 2009; however, federal funding may be available through the Florida Energy and Climate Commission to support selected state energy grant programs. (Reference Florida Statutes 377.804 and 570.957)
