Event Brief
State awards nearly $8.8M for rural NW FL infrastructure
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: Governor Ron DeSantis announced nearly $8.8 million in state and federal grants for 12 small, rural communities in Northwest Florida. Funding will support water and wastewater upgrades, stormwater improvements, road paving, and regional planning through the Small Cities CDBG and CPTA grant programs.
WHO: Gov. Ron DeSantis; FloridaCommerce; state and federal grant officials
WHAT: Nearly $8.8 million in Small Cities CDBG and CPTA grants to improve utilities, pave roads, and complete regional planning for 12 rural communities in Northwest Florida.
WHEN: Aug 20, 2026
WHERE: Northwest Florida
WHY: Officials announced the grant awards to fund critical infrastructure and community development projects in the 12 communities.
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