The deadline to apply for Elevate Florida,.a program to help pay for projects to protect your home from flooding, ends Friday, April 11, 2025.

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Elevate Florida offers grants to Florida homeowners for flood-proofing their homes. The program covers at least 75% of costs and possibly 100% for repeatedly flooded properties.

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Elevate Florida program for home flood-proofing deadline is today. How to apply. C. A. Bridges, USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida. Fri, April 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM UTC. 4 min read.