Rural Infrastructure Fund Program
Forecasted
FloridaCommerce’s Rural Infrastructure Fund Program supports rural communities in Florida with science-based infrastructure projects to drive economic growth and job creation.
Funder: FloridaCommerce
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $27 million available statewide; individual awards: construction grants up to 75–100% of project cost (no cap specified), planning/preparation & preclearance grants up to $300,000.
Summary: Supports rural Florida communities in planning, preparing, and financing infrastructure projects to drive job creation, capital investment, and economic diversification.
Key Information: Forecasted cycle—dates are projected; eligibility is limited to rural local governments and communities as defined by Florida law.
Description
The Rural Infrastructure Fund Program, administered by FloridaCommerce, provides financial support to rural communities across Florida for infrastructure projects that encourage job creation, attract capital investment, and strengthen and diversify local economies. Funding can be used for improvements to industrial or commercial sites, upgrades to public tourism infrastructure, remediation of inadequate infrastructure, feasibility studies, and design/engineering activities. The program is structured to maximize leverage with other state, federal, local, and private resources and is a key tool for rural economic development.
