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What This Bill Does
Miami-Dade County is preparing a Phase 2 application for a federal grant to support the South Florida Climate Resilience Tech Hub. The county is seeking partners to submit component project applications to compete for $40-75 million in federal funding.
Miami-Dade County is competing for a federal grant of $40-75 million to fund local climate technology projects, which requires the county to solicit and include specific project proposals from local partners by February 29, 2024.
Who It Affects
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Local public, private, academic, labor, and NGO sectors
These groups are invited to submit component project applications to be included in the county's federal grant proposal.
Miami-Dade County residents
Residents may be affected by the long-term economic and technological development projects if the grant is awarded.
Key Facts
- Miami-Dade County is applying for Phase 2 of the FY 2023 Regional Technology and Innovation Hub Program.
- The grant application deadline is February 29, 2024.
- The county is competing for implementation project funds ranging from $40 million to $75 million.
- The project is officially designated as the South Florida Climate Resilience Tech Hub.
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- The county submitted its Phase 1 application on August 15, 2023, and received designation notice on October 23, 2023.
- The county is issuing a Request for Component Applications to include in the final Phase 2 submission.
- The program is authorized under 15 U.S.C. § 3722a(b)(1).
- The grant program aims to foster globally competitive technology industries over the next decade.
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