10/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/09/2024 19:43
LAKE CITY, Fla.-Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $122 million in awards to small county governments and rural municipalities across the state through the Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) Small County Outreach Program (SCOP) and the Small County Resurfacing Assistance Program (SCRAP) for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year. Of today's $122 million total, one-third of these funds will go to rural communities impacted by hurricanes Idalia and Debby.
"Rural counties face unique infrastructure challenges, so we are ensuring they have the resources needed for long-term success," said Governor Ron DeSantis. "These investments will improve infrastructure and attract new businesses to Florida's rural communities."
"Everything the Florida Department of Transportation undertakes, we do with the local communities in mind," said Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared W. Perdue, P.E. "I'm grateful to Governor DeSantis and the Florida Legislature for continuing to fund these priorities that aid Florida's rural communities at times when they need it most. FDOT is proud of the partnerships we've built with our rural county leaders and look forward to continuing to deliver for these communities for years to come."
The following entities will receive funding:
Since 2019, FDOT has invested more than $1.2 billion to assist counties with critical infrastructure projects. FDOT has funded the following programs to help rural counties:
To learn more about and apply for additional funding opportunities for Florida's rural communities through the SCOP/SCRAP, click here.
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