Navarre Beach | 2026 Tax Capital Projects Funding Application Form

Step 1:

The goal of the Capital Project Funding program is to create a sense of place and deliver a unique experience that enhances tourism visitation, economic impact and community vitality. A Sense of Place is loosely defined as the integral character of a place, or the meaning people give to it. A place of strong identity felt by locals and visitors alike and generates an authentic experience.

Timeline

Advertise Grant Cycle Opening - January 23, 2026

Deadline for Application Submittal - March 2, 2026

Review and Approval by Tourist Development Council Board of Directors - March 19, 2026

Final Review/Approval by Tourist Development Office Director and SRC BOCC - TBD

Funding Eligibility

To be considered for funding the following criteria must be established:

If funded; applicant must wait 3 years before requesting additional and/or new capital project funding.
Projects must be past the design phase to qualify for funds.
Permits must be attainable by applicants.
Match funds must be in hand. Real cash either as donations or actual grant dedications; Not In-Kind.
Cities are eligible for a 40% match up to $150,000.
Non-Government Organizations are eligible for a 50% match up to $50,000. (i.e. if you have $50,000 in hand, the SRC TDO would provide an additional $25,000.)
Prioritization is limited to a yearly basis due to budget projections.

Approved project funding will be reimbursed after project completion, and expenses are documented and verified no later than September 30, 2027.

Initial(Required)

Step 2:

Name of Project:(Required)

Location(Required)

Projected Timeline:

Start:(Required)

Completion:(Required)

Check the option that best describes the nature of the project:(Required)

New Construction

Expansion

Renovation

Major Equipment

Purpose and Mission of Submitting Organization:(Required)

Step 3

Name of Submitting Organization:(Required)

Tax Status of Submitting Organization:(Required)

FEID Number:(Required)

Contact person & title:(Required)

Address:(Required)

Phone:(Required)

Email:(Required)

Website:(Required)

Years organization has operated in Santa Rosa county:(Required)

Purpose and Mission of Submitting Organization:(Required)

Initial(Required)

Step 4

Has this organization received funds from the SRC TDO in the past 8 yrs? If so, list the funded project and amount received:(Required)

Provide details on the project space, construction type, clients served and the project itself:(Required)

Describe, in detail, the strategic rationale for the project:(Required)

Projected useful life of the project:(Required)

*Please attach any schematics, plans or images related to the project with your application

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Initial(Required)

Step 5

Amount of TDT funds requested and over what period of time (disbursement schedule):(Required)

Project Costs

Land Value(Required)

Design and Project Management Costs(Required)

Construction Costs(Required)

Infrastructure and Equipment Costs(Required)

Total Project Cost

*50% of project costs must be spent in Santa Rosa County and proof of expense must be provided.

Are there any recurring costs to buy new equipment or update the facility? If yes, list and explain:(Required)

Out of State(Required)

In-State, Non-County(Required)

Local(Required)

Average Stay (days)(Required)

On average, how many months per year will the Project be utilized:(Required)

For those months, how many average days per month will the Project be utilized:(Required)

List states and countries represented by previous attendees if an existing facility has been used for events that the new facility will host, or if it is an expansion of an existing facility:(Required)

Will events held through the project charge an entry fee, admission fee, parking fee,etc.? If yes to any of these please list them:(Required)

Step 7

Please create and submit an event calendar for the previous twenty-four (24) months, if applicable, and the next 60 months (5 years) for the Project using the format below:

Event Name

Step 8

How will you evaluate and measure your program’s success:(Required)

Outline of the marketing plan for the project and resulting events (if applicable):(Required)

Describe what steps have been taken or will be taken to attract new attendees and thus increase bed tax revenue:(Required)

Initial(Required)

Step 9

TERMS & CONDITIONS

I have reviewed the SANTA ROSA COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDING APPLICATION. I am in full agreement with the information contained in this application and its attachments as accurate and complete. I further acknowledge my understanding that the County in approving a funding agreement does not assume any liability or responsibility for the ultimate financial profitability of the project for which the funds are awarded. The County, unless otherwise specifically stated, is only a financial contributor to the project and not a promoter or co-sponsor, and will not guarantee or be responsible or liable for any debris incurred for such event/activities. I have put parties on notice that the County will not be responsible for payment of any costs or debts for the project.

Date(Required)

Name and Title of Person Authorized to Sign the Application:(Required)

Applicant’s Organization:(Required)

Signature(Required)

2026 Tax Capital Projects Funding Application

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2026 Tax Capital Projects Funding Application

Step 1:

Timeline

Funding Eligibility

Step 2:

Projected Timeline:

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Project Costs

Step 6

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Step 7

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Step 8

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Step 9

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