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About the Local Government Emergency Bridge Loan

  • The Local Government Emergency Bridge Loan Program is managed by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and provides interest free loans to local governments throughout Florida that were impacted by Hurricane’s Ian or Nicole. This one-time $50 million appropriation will fund governmental operations within these Florida counties and municipalities and bridge the gap between the time of the hurricane and the time additional funding sources or revenues are secured.
  • “Governmental Operations” means costs associated with continuing, expanding, or modifying local governmental operations to meet disaster-related needs, and includes costs such as, but not limited to, staff salaries and payroll.
  • Please submit applications and questions to LocalGovernmentBridge@DEO.myflorida.com
 
 
 

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Eligibility

Eligibility

  • Applicant must be a county or municipality located in an area designated in the Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster declarations for Hurricane Ian or Hurricane Nicole.
  • Applicant must submit all required information and documentation.
  • Applicant must show that it may suffer or has suffered substantial loss of its tax or other
    revenues as a result of the hurricane and demonstrate a need for financial assistance to enable it to continue to perform its governmental operations.

How to Apply

How to Apply

To determine your eligibility for a Local Government Emergency Bridge Loan, please submit the following checklist items via email to LocalGovernmentBridge@DEO.MyFlorida.com. Only complete loan applications will be considered for funding. For assistance, contact the program by email at LocalGovernmentBridge@DEO.MyFlorida.com.

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Additional Documents

Webinar

Webinar

To provide potential applicants with more information on the application process, DEO is hosting a Technical Assistance Webinar on Thursday, March 9, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register now to attend the webinar.



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