Grants fuel progress across the City
Grants continue to play a vital role in helping Port St. Lucie fund important projects and move key priorities forward.
In Fiscal Year 2024 – 25, 10 City departments actively pursued grant opportunities, resulting in 25 awarded grants totaling more than $ 17.2 million. The City ' s grants and advocacy efforts have resulted in more than $ 160 million in grants for City projects over the past five years. These funds help support everything from public safety and parks to planning and neighborhood services.
The majority of 2025 ' s grant funding, approximately $ 13.5 million, was directed toward improving infrastructure, including roads, utilities and stormwater systems, aligning with the City’ s strategic goal of maintaining High-Quality Infrastructure and Facilities.
With 29 additional grants pending, representing more than $ 63 million in potential funding, the City continues to seek out opportunities that reduce costs to taxpayers while delivering meaningful improvements for the community.
Here are some examples of ways grant funding has assisted initiatives across the City.
Police Department:
The Port St. Lucie Police Department secured more than $ 875,000 in grant funding to support a wide range of public safety initiatives. These grants are helping fund victim advocacy services, mental health and wellness programs for officers, fentanyl enforcement efforts and new technology like drones and e-bikes. Additional funding is supporting the launch of a Dive Team, pedestrian safety enforcement and the distribution of life-saving Narcan. These resources help the department enhance services, improve safety and support the well-being of officers and the community.
Emergency Management:
The City’ s Emergency Management team received more than $ 3.2 million in hazard mitigation grant funding to help reduce long-term disaster risks. This includes support for infrastructure improvements and administrative costs. The City has submitted seven additional projects for approval, which could bring in more than $ 9.4 million in additional funding.
Special Events:
The City was awarded a $ 30,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to fund the 2025 Port St. Lucie International Fest. Now in its third year, the event continues to grow, offering even more cultural experiences from around the world. Attendees enjoy live performances, music, dancing, food, sports and clothing and artifacts from countries across the globe. It is an opportunity for participants of all ages to learn about different cultures in a fun, intimate and engaging event.
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