The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced on May 12th, over $19.5 million in new investments through Governor DeSantis’ Aggregate Grant Program, aiming to further strengthen Florida’s supply chain and enhance the efficient movement and storage of essential construction aggregate. This marks the second round of awards, building on last year’s $18 million investment.
The Aggregate Grant Program provides up to $20 million annually to Florida’s seaport and rail partners for projects that improve the statewide movement and storage of construction aggregate, a crucial material for asphalt and concrete production. This sustained investment is vital to ensure that Florida’s numerous infrastructure projects remain on schedule and are not impacted by supply chain disruptions. The five recipients of these latest grants are projected to expand existing aggregate materials storage capacity by more than 4.2 million tons.
“Proactive, solution-based planning is something Florida excels in thanks to Governor DeSantis, and as major construction projects continue making progress throughout the state, these strategic programs and funding opportunities will ensure we’re poised for success,” said Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared W. Perdue, P.E.
These grant awards will leverage an additional $27.3 million in private investments from the selected recipients, resulting in an estimated economic impact of $116 million for Florida’s economy. This year’s awards prioritize projects that support aggregate storage capacity at seaports, which serve as major import and processing hubs for these materials. Project selections were also based on their expected completion speed, with tangible results anticipated as early as within the next 12 months.
The grant award recipients include:
- Manatee County Port Authority: New Aggregate Hopper at Berth 6 – Seaport Manatee ($3,252,429 awarded, $775,000 local/private investment)
- Titan Florida LLC and FECR: Aggregate Terminal Capacity Expansion – Melbourne ($2,945,390 awarded, $1,227,246 local/private investment)
- Titan Florida LLC and FECR: Aggregate Terminal Capacity Expansion – Jacksonville ($3,352,917 awarded, $1,397,049 local/private investment)
- Redwing Terminals, LLC: New Aggregate Terminal – Port Tampa Bay Redwing ($3,000,000 awarded, $3,000,000 local/private investment)
- CEMEX Construction Materials Florida, LLC: New Aggregate Terminal – Port Tampa Bay – Berth 150 and Uplands ($7,000,000 awarded, $21,000,000 local/private investment)
In addition to these aggregate grants, FDOT also announced the award for the FY 2026 Intermodal Logistics Center (ILC) Infrastructure Support Program. A $7.5 million investment will go towards the EastPort Logistics Park project in Jacksonville. This project is a critical component of Florida’s long-term vision to enhance its standing as a premier hub for global trade, logistics, and export-driven growth. The ILC Infrastructure Support Program provides $15 million annually through fiscal year 2029-2030 to support transportation infrastructure projects that improve the movement of goods through Florida’s seaports to inland logistics hubs.
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