Ron DeSantis approves $20M for rural infrastructure projects

Ron DeSantis approves $20M for rural infrastructure projects

Some $20 million has been earmarked for 17 small Florida county governments and municipalities as part of the state’s Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF).

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the awards for infrastructure projects designed to enhance rural economic growth on Friday.

The RIF encourages the planning and financing of rural infrastructure work that supports growth and brings more business to those communities.

“Florida is committed to supporting our rural communities and providing the resources they need for economic growth,” DeSantis said in a press release. “These investments will support infrastructure improvement, attract businesses and create long-term economic success.”

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