Opportunity Florida thanks Gov.
DeSantis and Florida Commerce
for CDBG grants & support of
panhandle’s rural communities
MARIANNA – Governor Ron DeSantis announced yesterday that $2.8 million has been awarded to five Florida communities through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for workforce housing and public infrastructure development, with more than $2.6 million coming to counties in Opportunity Florida’s economic development region in Northwest Florida.
“We are truly blessed that Governor DeSantis is such a strong supporter of rural Florida,” said Opportunity Florida Executive Director Richard Williams. “Both Governor DeSantis and FloridaCommerce Secretary Alex Kelly are providing leadership through action that makes for a brighter future our rural counties.”
Northwest Florida communities awarded funding through the Florida Small Cities CDBG program:
•Town of Altha ($600,000) – to replace 2,075 linear feet of waterlines along County Road 274 and Broad Street and to conduct improvements to Altha Park including a new playground, batting cage, and overall park improvements.
•Calhoun County ($750,000) – to conduct 4,360 linear feet of sidewalk replacement as well as drainage and 70 linear feet of roadway improvements within county limits.
•City of Graceville ($650,000) – to conduct improvements to Tiger Park including a new splash pad, new restrooms, a new picnic pavilion, and new playground equipment.
•Town of Wausau ($600,000) – to renovate the Rogers Community Center. The renovations will includenew lighting, wiring, central heating and air conditioning, bathrooms, and a functioning kitchen.
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