Office of Planning and Budgeting

Overview
State funding is available to conduct investigations designed to combat illegal fentanyl activity.  This grant provides reimbursement for approved fentanyl-related investigative operations, which may include:

• Overtime
• Relevant Travel Costs
• Purchase of Investigative Supplies
• Equipment Purchases
• Relevant Contractual Services
• Training Costs
• Other Costs Associated with Cases Focusing on Fentanyl Eradication

Eligibility
This program is open to local law enforcement agencies in the State of Florida.    

Awards
Available funds will be distributed based on the operational needs of each agency’s investigations as approved by the S.A.F.E. Executive Board, not to exceed a combined total of $8,500,000.    

Project Period          
Awards will be for a 12-month period beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.

How to Apply
Email both the Case Summary Form and Funding Request Form to the Special Agent in Charge for your region.  You will be informed on approval or denial of your request, or contacted if there are any questions.  Please see regional contact information below:

Fort Myers Regional Operations Center (FMROC)

Special Agent in Charge Eli Lawson EliLawson@fdle.state.fl.us

239-335-7480

Charlotte, Collier, Desoto, Glades, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, Okeechobee, Sarasota

Jacksonville Regional Operations Center (JROC)

Special Agent in Charge Keesha Nauss KeeshaNauss@fdle.state.fl.us

904-360-7199

Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Levy, Marion, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Union

Miami Regional Operations Center (MROC)

Special Agent in Charge John Vecchio JohnVecchio@fdle.state.fl.us

407-540-3800

Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach

Orlando Regional Operations Center (OROC)

Special Agent in Charge Felipe Williams FelipeWilliams@fdle.state.fl.us

786-336-1240

Brevard, Indian River, Lake, Martin, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, St. Lucie, Volusia

Pensacola Regional Operations Center (PROC)

Special Agent in Charge Chris Williams ChrisWilliams@fdle.state.fl.us

850-595-2086

Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, Washington

Tallahassee Regional Operations Center (TROC)

Special Agent in Charge Keith Wilmer KeithWilmer@fdle.state.fl.us

850-410-7613

Columbia, Dixie, Franklin, Gadsden, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Suwannee, Taylor, Wakulla

Tampa Bay Regional Operations Center (TBROC)

Special Agent in Charge Mark Brutnell MarkBrutnell@fdle.state.fl.us

813-878-7214

Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sumter

 
Grants Contact Information

Rebecca Gardner
Chief of Planning and Budgeting
(850) 410-7237
RebeccaGardner@fdle.state.fl.us