The Florida Lighthouse Association has awarded over $700,000 since 2005 to “preserve, restore, protect and defend Florida’s historic lighthouses.” In addition to funding specific projects, FLA grants make it possible for lighthouses to attract matching funds from other sources.
| LIGHTHOUSE | PROJECT | AMOUNT | YEAR |
| Boca Grande | Boardwalk Restoration | $2,425 | 2009 |
| St. Augustine | Keeper's Porch Restoration | $10,000 | 2009 |
| Boca Grande | Lighthouse Repaint & Maintenance | $16,077 | 2010 |
| Cape Canaveral | Crushed Shell Walkway from Oil House to Parking Area | $9,830 | 2010 |
| Cape San Blas | Sleeping Beauty Keeper's Quarters Restoration | $5,000 | 2010 |
| Crooked River | Wash House Restoration & Relocation Phase 2 | $9,000 | 2010 |
| Crooked River | Wash House Restoration & Relocation Phase 1 | $7,100 | 2010 |
| Gasparilla Range | Crushed Shell around Gasparilla Rear Range Light | $1,850 | 2010 |
| Pensacola | Keeper's Porch Restoration | $15,000 | 2010 |
| Ponce Inlet | Ironwork Restoration | $10,000 | 2010 |
| Cape San Blas | Relocation of Lighthouse | $25,000 | 2011 |
| Cedar Key | Lighthouse & Water Cistern Repaint | $15,393 | 2011 |
| Hillsboro Inlet | Gallery Door & Interior Rust Repairs | $8,000 | 2011 |
| Pensacola | Historic Tower Restoration | $20,000 | 2011 |
| Pensacola | Historic Carriage House Restoration | $7,272 | 2011 |
| Cape San Blas | Architectural Project - Lighthouse Restoration | $5,000 | 2012 |
| Fowey Rocks | Water Bulk Anode Install & Tension Rod Repair | $33,250 | 2012 |
| Jupiter Inlet | Lantern Room Metal Roof Repair & Restoration | $22,920 | 2012 |
| Cape San Blas | Lighthouse Tower Relocation | $25,000 | 2013 |
| St. Marks | Emergency Stabilization & Protection | $5,774 | 2013 |
| St. Marks | Condition Assessment | $12,900 | 2013 |
| Pensacola | 24 Stair Repair | $25,000 | 2014 |
| St. Augustine | Emergency Request - Sandblast & Paint Lantern | $25,000 | 2014 |
| Amelia Island | Install 6 Window Louvers to Alleviate Heavy Moisture/Condesation | $6,740 | 2015 |
| Gasparilla Range | Metal Work Reproduction & Repair/Replacement | $30,000 | 2015 |
| Pensacola | Stair Repairs & Stabilization of Historic Lens | $30,000 | 2015 |
| St. Augustine | Stabilization of Light Keeper's House Roof | $5,250 | 2015 |
| Jupiter Inlet | Roof Restoration | $30,000 | 2017 |
| Boca Grande | Structural Restoration | $30,000 | 2017 |
| Hillsboro Inlet | Restoration & Replacement of Upper Tie-Rods | $50,000 | 2018 |
| Pensacola | Outriggers Restoration & Replacement | $35,000 | 2018 |
| Boca Grande | Structural Restoration - Additional Costs | $27,680 | 2018 |
| Cedar Key | Repainting - Interior | $29,200 | 2018 |
| Pensacola | HVAC Replacement/Rewiring & Wood Rot Repair | $24,975 | 2019 |
TOM TAYLOR KEEPERS GRANT FUND (General Fund Grants)
| LIGHTHOUSE | PROJECT | AMOUNT | YEAR |
| Cape St. George | Recovery & Salvage of Lighthouse after Collapse | $15,000 | 2005 |
| Cape St. George | Lantern Room Reinstallation | $5,000 | 2006 |
| Pensacola | Keepers Quarters & Fence Painting | $500 | 2008 |
| Cape San Blas | Lighthouse Challenge - Cape San Blas | $500 | 2009 |
| Cape St. George | Lighthouse Challenge - Cape St. George | $500 | 2009 |
| Crooked River | Lighthouse Challenge - Carrabelle | $500 | 2009 |
| Egmont Key | Lighthouse Survey | $300 | 2009 |
| St. Marks | Lighthouse Challenge - St. Marks | $500 | 2009 |
| Cape St. George | Keeper's Museum Audio-Visual Exhibit | $5,000 | 2010 |
| Cape St. George | 2012 Lighthouse Challenge | $2,725 | 2010 |
| Crooked River | Interpretive Signage for use at Wash House | $2,000 | 2010 |
| Gasparilla Range | Interpretive Historic Marker/Signage Rear Range | $2,130 | 2010 |
| Cape Canaveral | Keeper's Cottages (Architectural & Engineering Documents) | $27,500 | 2012 |
| Cape Canaveral | Preliminary Site Plan (Architectural Drawings) | $4,900 | 2012 |
| Anclote Key | Boat Dock Replacement - Grid Replacement | $10,000 | 2013 |
| Egmont Key | Lens Pedestal Restoration - Fabricate Steel Stand | $950 | 2013 |
| Egmont Key | Lens Pedestal Restoration - Pedestal | $1,000 | 2013 |
| Egmont Key | Lens Pedestal Restoration - Transport Metal | $300 | 2013 |
| Sombrero Key | Monument (City of Marathon) | $3,000 | 2013 |
| Cedar Key | Dock Improvements | $2,700 | 2014 |
| Pensacola | Interactive Fresnal Lens Exhibit | $6,000 | 2014 |
| Pensacola | Replica Lens | $8,500 | 2015 |
| Cape Canaveral | Keepers Closet (Gift Shop Trailer) | $6,000 | 2015 |
| Cape Canaveral | Brick Walkway Restoration | $3,800 | 2017 |
| Anclote Key | Fence Construction along Walkway to Resume Public Access | $5,000 | 2017 |
| St. Marks | Exhibits for Restored Keeper's Dwelling | $14,475 | 2018 |
For additional information, contact FLA’s Vice President for Grants at Grants@FloridaLightHouses.org.
For application and report forms see the Restoration and Preservation Page.
FLA is a nonprofit organization. Grant funds are made possible by individuals who make charitable gifts,become members and purchase the "Visit our Lights" Florida State specialty license plates.
