SHOWCASING FLORIDA'S BEST 2026 Great Places in Florida Nominations Now Open

This year's theme: Great People-Focused Places. These places are diverse in use, rich in texture, and thoughtful in detail. They can take many forms: a neighborhood corridor, a small public square, a walkable block, or a transit node. What they share is a sense of welcome, activity, and belonging. They are the places that make a community feel like home.

Sound like a place you know? Nominate it today!

Rural Planning Florida Main Street Grants

The application period for the Florida Main Street program officially opens on June 1, 2026!

This technical assistance opportunity has a goal of revitalizing historic downtowns and encouraging economic development within the context of historical preservation.

As being administered by the Division of Historical Resources under the Florida Department of State, the program is affiliated with the National Main Street Center and utilizes the Nation Main Street Center’s Four-Point Approach™, offering a framework for community-based revitalization initiatives.

To receive an application, please request one by contacting either katherine.beck@dos.fl.gov, garrett.walsh@dos.fl.gov, or grace.overholt@dos.fl.gov.

Application deadline is Sept. 1