SMWWCO; Ajle's, LLC

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has entered into a grant agreement, identified as SMW54, with Ajle's, LLC under the Stan Mayfield Working Waterfronts Capital Outlay Grant Program. This award provides $118,950.00 in funding from the FY2026-27 GAA Section 1715 to support the replacement and installation of new deck winches on a commercial shrimping boat. The project is designed to assist in the repair, maintenance, or replacement of essential water-adjacent equipment for eligible Florida businesses. The agreement stipulates that all project activities must be completed no later than June 30, 2027. The funding is provided without a required match, though the recipient must adhere to standard terms and conditions and specific reimbursement requirements set forth by the agency. This initiative reflects the broader goals of the grant program to maintain and improve working waterfront infrastructure across the state.