The Brief Thousands of denial letters were sent to homeowners who applied to Elevate Florida. Shore Acres residents question how decisions were made in the state’s first round of Elevate Florida grants. By the numbers:More than 12,000 Floridians applied for the state’s new Elevate Florida program — aimed at helping homeowners raise their houses above flood risk. The McIntires are still waiting to hear if their application for Elevate Florida will be approved. Big picture view:The inaugural round of Elevate Florida offered $400 million in funding, with a goal of lifting 2,000 flood-prone homes across the state.