Florida: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $50 Million Available for Local Governments Impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. ~ Governor Ron DeSantis announced today that $50 million is available for communities impacted by hurricanes Ian and Nicole through the Local Government Emergency Bridge Loan Program. The program, administered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), is designed to help local governments support operations that may have been affected by the hurricanes, while they await federal relief or for their revenues to recover.

"Helping communities fully rebuild after disaster and become more resilient in the face of future storms is a top priority for my administration," said Governor DeSantis. "I am proud to announce this $50 million loan program to help local governments bridge the gap between the time they were impacted by hurricanes Ian and Nicole and when they can access federal relief or recover their revenues."

Senate President Kathleen Passidomo expressed her appreciation for the program, noting its importance to several local communities in Southwest Florida that were affected by Hurricane Ian. "This great program is modeled after the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program," she said. "Loans are provided interest-free and will help our communities continue their operations. Several communities, including Ft. Myers Beach, brought their concerns to our attention, and under the steadfast leadership of Governor DeSantis, we took quick action to help our communities make it through this challenging time."

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Department of Economic Opportunity Acting Secretary Meredith Ivey also praised Governor DeSantis' leadership in providing much needed relief for affected communities while they await long-term funds. "I am proud that Governor DeSantis has entrusted DEO with administering this program, and we encourage eligible local governments to apply for this loan to aid in their recovery efforts," she said.

The one-time $50 million appropriation will fund governmental operations within eligible Florida counties and municipalities and bridge the gap between the time of the hurricane and when additional funding sources or revenues are secured. Eligible applicants must demonstrate that they may suffer or have suffered substantial loss of tax or other revenues as a result of a hurricane and establish a need for financial assistance in order to be eligible for a loan from this program.

DEO is accepting applications on a rolling basis until available funds are exhausted, with an informational webinar scheduled on Thursday March 9th from 11am-12pm Eastern Time where applicants can ask questions of subject matter experts about how to apply for a loan from this program. Eligible applicants are encouraged to use a checklist provided by DEO when submitting required documentation via email at LocalGovernmentBridge@DEO.MyFlorida.com For more information about the Local Government Emergency Bridge Loan Program visit www.FloridaJobs.org/LocalGovernmentBridge

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