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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Allen Boyd (D-North Florida) today announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration has awarded a federal grant in the amount of $159,000 to the Apalachee Regional Planning Council. The investment supports development and implementation of a comprehensive economic development strategy in the region served by the Apalachee Regional Planning Council, which comprises Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, and Wakulla Counties.
“I have always said that when neighboring counties and communities of interest come together, it’s a good thing,” said Congressman Boyd. “By focusing on regional development and problem solving, the Apalachee Regional Planning Council can help to encourage new jobs, attract new investments, and bring new folks to our area. This grant is great news for North Florida.”
The Apalachee Regional Planning Council will bring together the public and private sectors in the creation of a development planning framework to diversify and strengthen the regional economy.
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration serves as a venture capital resource to meet the economic development needs of distressed communities throughout the United States. Their mission is to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy.
More information about the grant for the Apalachee Regional Planning Council can be found here: https://gns.ocs.doc.gov/public/ViewMessage.cfm?MsgID=qwt0in8l0g.
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