This EDA investment supports the tampa BAY regional planning council with developing a disaster recovery coordinator position to support long-term economic recovery and resiliency activities in the…

The Economic Development Administration awarded a $280,000 Project Grant to the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council to support development of a Disaster Recovery Coordinator position. This position will deliver long-term economic recovery and resiliency services for the Tampa Bay region under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). Specifically, the Coordinator will assist small local governments recovering from Hurricane Ian's devastation, enabling businesses to reopen and retain jobs within Tampa Bay communities. Completing November 2024, the project aims to strengthen the regional economy by creating a more resilient community able to withstand adverse economic impacts. The grant funds the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council to deliver technical assistance coordinating long-term disaster recovery efforts supporting economic resiliency across the region.

This EDA investment supports the tampa BAY regional planning council with developing a disaster recovery coordinator position to support long-term economic recovery and resiliency activities in the tampa BAY region. The project will provide resources that will allow small local governments to recover from the devastation of hurricane IAN and ultimately allow businesses to return and open within tampa BAY communities, helping ensure retention of jobs and businesses. Once completed, the project will help the region create a more resilient community, which will advance economic resiliency and strengthen the regional economy.