IDA lists $14M-plus in recent grants, issues RFP for $391,380 Wi-Fi project

Oct 9, 2025

Hardee County staff reported more than $14 million in grant awards and applications (Commerce, Job Growth, EDA, HUD), and the board authorized an RFP for a $391,380 public Wi-Fi deployment from Main Street to the fairgrounds and an evaluation committee.

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Hardee County Development Group staff told the IDA board the organization has secured and brokered several grants totaling more than $14 million across partner projects and submitted additional requests under review.

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