Question 1

What is Resilient SRQ?

Accepted Answer

Resilient SRQ is a Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program, an allocation of funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to rebuild disaster-impacted areas when a president declares a major disaster and there are significant unmet needs for long-term recovery in the community. Sarasota County received these funds to support the long-term recovery efforts from Hurricane Ian focusing on low- to moderate- income persons.

Question 2

Where did these funds come from?

Accepted Answer

Funding for Resilient SRQ comes from the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program, an allocation directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist in the long-term recovery efforts of Hurricane Ian.

Question 3

Who manages Resilient SRQ?

Accepted Answer

Sarasota County is the grantee for the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Program is being managed by the Program Management Division in the Office of Financial Management at Sarasota County. You can contact the Program staff directly by emailing ResilientSRQ@scgov.net.

Question 4

What are the requirements of Resilient SRQ?

Accepted Answer

Resilient SRQ created projects and programs that addresses the unmet needs of Sarasota County residents following Hurricane Ian with a focus on low-to moderate- income persons. Resilient SRQ must meet requirements set by HUD including meeting a HUD national objective (listed below) and having a direct or indirect tie back to Hurricane Ian:
Benefit low to moderate income persons
Assist in the prevention or elimination of slum or blight
Meet an urgent need
In addition, 70 percent of funds must be used to benefit low- to moderate- income persons. Generally, programs fall into the following categories: housing, infrastructure, workforce development & training, and mitigation.

Question 5

How do I apply to receive funding?

Accepted Answer

Individual programs and projects will not begin until early to mid-2024 based on required from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Updates will be posted on the Program's webpage, www.ResilientSRQ.net.

Question 6

What projects and programs will Resilient SRQ work on?

Accepted Answer

The Infrastructure and Public Facilities program launched February 5, 2024, and closed March 18, 2024. Board of County Commission selected projects on May 22, 2024. Visit the Infrastructure and Public Facilities page for a list of approved projects.

The Multifamily Affordable Housing program launched March 20, 2024, and closed May 1, 2024. Resilient SRQ staff is currently reviewing projects and will present to the Board of County Commission on July 10, 2024.

The Workforce Development and Training program launched, May 15, 2024, and will close June 26, 2024.

The Housing Recovery survey has a tentative launch date of mid-June 2024.

Additional, programs are diligently being worked on my County staff. To receive updates, you can fill out the contact form. Funds will be used across Sarasota County with a primary focus on supporting low- to moderate- income persons.

Question 7

How long does this process take?

Accepted Answer

The Public Action Plan detailing how the County intends to spend the $201.5 million was sent to HUD in September 2023. HUD approved  the Action Plan in November 2023. Following HUD’s approval, the County began designing and implementing the Projects and Programs outlined in the Public Action Plan.

Question 8

What is the process for receiving funding?

Accepted Answer

At this time, the County is not accepting applications for funding from the Housing Recovery program. When these Programs are developed and applications are accepted, the public will be notified and information will be posted on our website.

The Infrastructure and Public Facilities program launched February 5, 2024, and closed March 18, 2024. Board of County Commission selected projects on May 22, 2024. Visit the Infrastructure and Public Facilities page for a list of approved projects.

The Multifamily Affordable Housing program launched March 20, 2024, and closed May 1, 2024. Resilient SRQ staff is currently reviewing projects and will present to the Board of County Commission on July 10, 2024.

The Workforce Development and Training program launched, May 15, 2024, and will close June 26, 2024.

The Housing Recovery survey has a tentative launch date of mid-June 2024.

Question 9

Where can I find more information?

Accepted Answer

Updates to the Program will be posted regularly on our website.

Question 10

What is a Public Action Plan and why does Sarasota County have to submit one?

Accepted Answer

A Public Action Plan is an outline which states how allocated funds will be used to address housing, economic development, infrastructure, and mitigation programs. The Action Plan must also address how these programs serve an unmet need in the community.
Prior to receiving the funds, HUD must approve how the County plans on using the funds. Public participation was strongly encouraged during the formation of the Public Action Plan and during a formal public comment period. HUD approved the Sarasota County Action Plan in November 2023.

Question 11

Where can I go if I need assistance now?

Accepted Answer

If you need assistance now, please visit Making an Impact or Suncoast 2-1-1 for a Sarasota County Community Resource Guide.

Question 12

Can CDBG-DR funds be combined with other Federal assistance?

Accepted Answer

Resilient SRQ funding supplements other Federal recovery assistance programs administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Resilient SRQ funds cannot duplicate funding available from federal, state, or local governments, private and non-profit organizations, insurance proceeds, or any other source of assistance.

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