The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today is reminding Floridians that the 45-day public comment period is closing on Monday, January 20, at 5:00 p.m. for the draft State Action Plan for the $633 million in federal funding available to Florida through the Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) program. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity CDBG – Mitigation State Action Plan Public Comment Period Closes Monday
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Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Executive Director Ken Lawson Commends Governor DeSantis for his Commitment to Florida’s Communities
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Executive Director Ken Lawson issued the following statement regarding Governor Ron DeSantis’ State of the State address:
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Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Posts Draft of CDBG – Mitigation State Action Plan for Public Comment
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced that an initial draft of the State Action Plan for the $633 million in federal funding available to Florida through the Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) program has been posted. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Posts Draft of CDBG – Mitigation State Action Plan for Public Comment
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Executive Director Ken Lawson’s Response to 2020-2021 Budget Recommendations
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Executive Director Ken Lawson today issued the following statement in response to Governor Ron DeSantis’ 2020-2021 budget recommendations: [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Executive Director Ken Lawson’s Response to 2020-2021 Budget Recommendations
New IT Apprenticeship Announced in Celebration of National Apprenticeship Week
CareerSource Florida and the state Department of Education today announced a new registered apprenticeship program in Information Technology at Tallahassee-based Inspired Technologies, one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the Southeast. [Read more…] about New IT Apprenticeship Announced in Celebration of National Apprenticeship Week
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Additional Regional Public Workshops for Mitigation Funds
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced the upcoming schedule of regional public workshops to seek community input for the use of more than $633 million in first-of-its-kind funding for disaster mitigation projects in areas affected by Hurricanes Hermine, Matthew or Irma. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Additional Regional Public Workshops for Mitigation Funds
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $20 Million Available Through Rebuild Florida Workforce Recovery Training Program
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced the opening of the application period for the $20 million Rebuild Florida Workforce Recovery Training Program for local workforce development boards, educational institutions and technical centers in communities impacted by Hurricane Irma to train Floridians in the construction trades necessary to support disaster recovery efforts. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces $20 Million Available Through Rebuild Florida Workforce Recovery Training Program
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces First Three Regional Public Workshops for Mitigation Funds
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced the first three regional public workshops to seek input for the use of more than $633 million in first-of-its-kind funding for disaster mitigation projects in the areas impacted by hurricanes Hermine, Matthew or Irma. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces First Three Regional Public Workshops for Mitigation Funds
On Anniversary of Hurricane Irma, Department of Economic Opportunity, Rebuild Florida Mark Disaster Recovery Milestones and Work Ahead
On the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Irma’s landfall, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and Rebuild Florida today are marking Hurricane Irma recovery milestones as well as the remaining work ahead. [Read more…] about On Anniversary of Hurricane Irma, Department of Economic Opportunity, Rebuild Florida Mark Disaster Recovery Milestones and Work Ahead
Reminder: Application Deadline Approaching For $85 Million Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today is reminding local governments in communities impacted by Hurricane Irma that the deadline to submit applications for the $85 million Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program is this Friday, August 30, 2019. [Read more…] about Reminder: Application Deadline Approaching For $85 Million Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair Program
