A significant amount of funding has been allocated for a hurricane research facility. The state of Florida has provided $15 million for this purpose. Florida International University is the recipient of this funding.

Further information about the hurricane research facility and the allocated funds can be found through news.fiu.edu. Details about the facility's goals and objectives are available from this source.

The funding amount of $15 million indicates a substantial investment in hurricane research. For more specific information about this project, news.fiu.edu can be consulted.