CARES Act COVID-19 Relief Funding for Non-Profits, Healthcare and Public Safety

On Monday, July 27, 2020 the Community Health Services Sector Applications ONLY will be processed. To apply go to the CARES Act website at www.CollierFLCares.com. As a reminder, public application portals for each sector will open in the following order: Community Health & Services Sector Application Portal Applications will begin in this sector on Monday, July 27 through…

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The United States Census Bureau Needs Your Help

Only 59.2 percent* of the population in Florida has completed the 2020 Census. This puts the state at risk for losing millions in federal funding over the next 10 years.  The U.S. Census Bureau needs your help in encouraging ALL residents to respond today. We ask you to promote participation in the 2020 Census by…

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LeeCares Small Business Rehire Grant Application

Program Overview Lee County has identified $25 million in emergency relief funds to support businesses hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds are available as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act federal stimulus package. In Phase 2 of the County’s business assistance program Lee county will provide emergency financial support…

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HHS Releases Reporting Details (and Deadline?) For Provider Relief Fund Use

By Jennifer Boese Director CliftonLarsonAllen Madison Email T. 608.662.7635 On July 21, the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) released several details about upcoming reporting requirements applicable to Provider Relief Fund (PRF) recipients. Embedded within those appears to be the first indication of a potential deadline to use PRF funds. Reporting Requirements HHS indicates any recipient…

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Construction Industry Veteran Peter Brochin joins Harwick Homes as Superintendent

Naples, Fla. (July 28, 2020)— Harwick Homes today announced the appointment of Peter Brochin to superintendent. “We are very pleased to have Peter join our team,” said Mark Smith, Harwick Homes President. “His decades of leadership and experience, combined with his diligent and successful work on highly complex projects, will make him a true asset to…

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TwinCutZ offers free back-to-school haircuts on Aug. 30, invites customers and community to donate school supplies for Community Cooperative

FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 27, 2020) – In preparation for back to school, TwinCutZ is hosting its annual free haircut day for students on Sunday, Aug. 30 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at all five Southwest Florida locations. In addition to complimentary haircuts, TwinCutZ is also gifting every student a free backpack. Additionally, TwinCutZ is…

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Golisano Foundation Awards $229,500 to 10 Organizations in Western New York and Southwest Florida in 4th Round of COVID-19 Response Grants

$1,337,300 in COVID-19 Grants Have Been Awarded to Date   Rochester, NY—July 27, 2020 – The Golisano Foundation announced today that it has awarded the fourth round of  COVID-19 Response Grants totaling $229,500.   Grants totaling $215,500 have been awarded to six organizations serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Western New York and Southwest Florida.   Four grants totaling $14,000 have been…

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