09/05/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/05/2024 10:40
Tallahassee, Fla. - Today, FloridaCommerce announced funding is available through the Florida Defense Infrastructure Grant and Florida Defense Reinvestment Grant programs to benefit military communities and military installations throughout the state. Applications will be accepted through October 4, 2024, and additional information is available on the Office of Military and Defense's Military Community Programs page.
"Since 2019, FloridaCommerce has invested more than $27.2 million in military community programs, and we are proud to contribute to Governor DeSantis' mission in making Florida the most attractive state for current and future military missions," said FloridaCommerce Secretary J. Alex Kelly. "Eligible defense communities are strongly encouraged to apply for this unique funding opportunity to support military installations, communities, families, and their local economies."
Eligible applicants include defense-dependent local governments and economic development councils representing a local government with a military installation that could be adversely affected by federal actions. Applicants must submit their applications to FloridaCommerce by email no later than 5:00p.m., Eastern Time, on October 4, 2024, to [email protected].
The Florida Defense Infrastructure Grant Program (DIG) supports local infrastructure projects that positively impact the military value of installations within the state by addressing encroachment, transportation and access, housing, utilities, communications, environment, and security needs. Funds are used for projects that benefit both local communities and military installations. Previously, DIG funds have been awarded to projects such as:
The Florida Defense Reinvestment Grant Program (DRG) provides support for community-based activities that protect existing military installations, diversify the economy of a defense-dependent community, or develop plans that facilitate the reuse of closed or realigned military installations, such as developing and implementing strategies that will help communities support the mission of military installations. Previously, DRG funds have been awarded to projects such as: