(1) Special economic development projects must be designed to provide job creation opportunities for “”non-entitlement”” local governments’ jurisdictions, and may include the following:
    (a) Business Incubators;
    (b) Microenterprises;
    (c) Revolving loan funds; or
    (d) Job training and placement.
    (2) Request for Proposals.
If funding for special economic development projects is allocated, the Department shall issue a NOFA announcing the funding availability through a Request for Proposals (RFP). The Department shall accept proposals from “”non-entitlement”” local governments during the time period listed in the NOFA.
    (3) Review and Award.
The Department will review all proposals that are received during the advertised time period based on the criteria contained in the RFP, and funding will be awarded to the highest scoring proposal(s) until funds run out.
Rulemaking Authority 290.048 FS. Law Implemented 290.043, 290.044, 290.046 FS. History-New 4-21-15, Amended 5-27-18.