Jacksonville, FL — Nine projects around the state are getting a share of $35 million, including an access road in Jacksonville.
Florida Governor Rick Scott stopped in Jacksonville to announce Florida Job Growth Grant Fund projects. The Executive Director of the Department of Economic Opportunity says more than 225 grant proposals were received, which totaled more than $821 million. Nine projects were ultimately selected because of their expected return on investment.
$6 million has been approved for the construction of a 1.5-mile access road to the Cecil Commerce Center, to provide access for the manufacturing industry. WOKV is working to learn more details on the specific project.
In order to get funding, the state says the projects need to show they will strengthen Florida’s business climate by enhancing community infrastructure or developing workforce training programs.
Scott says he’s seeking $85 million under this grant program in the upcoming state budget.
