SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RURAL PROMISE ZONES

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RURAL PROMISE ZONES SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL GOALS Create Jobs Enhance Economic Activity Improve al Opportunities Reduce Crime Improve Community Infrastructure PRIORITY FUNDING ACCESS PROMISE ZONE AREA Promise Zones will receive priority access to federal investments that further their strategic plans, federal staff on the ground to help them implement their goals, and five fulltime AmeriCorps VISTA members to recruit and manage volunteers and strengthen the capacity of the Promise Zone initiatives. Promise Zone designations will have a term of ten years and may be extended as necessary to capture the full term of availability of the Promise Zone tax incentives if enacted by Congress. Big Issues Real Solutions Building Prosperity, High Paying Jobs, Vibrant Communities and Global Competitiveness

Southwest Florida Third Round Promise Zone Designee Lead Organization: Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council Population: 76,348 Poverty Rate: 31.20% Unemployment rate: 15.65% Key Partners: Glades, Hendry, and Collier Counties; Immokalee, FL community; Glades County, Hendry County and Immokalee Economic Development and Tourism Development Councils and Chambers of Commerce; Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board; Small Business Development Center; Immokalee Business Development Center; Immokalee Foundation; Southwest Florida Regional Human Trafficking Council; Glades, Hendry, and Collier School Districts June 2016 About the Southwest Florida Promise Zone The Southwest Florida Promise Zone is located in Glades County, Hendry County, and Immokalee Community in Collier County. Due to the high rates of poverty and unemployment, the region has developed a strategic plan that focuses on improving the quality of life. The plan is designed to provide new opportunities for residents by leveraging their young population, low cost of living, and abundance of developable land. The Southwest Florida Promise Zone has developed concrete strategies to train workers and fuel job growth, provide resources to help small businesses grow, develop markets for locally grown fresh food, promote eco-tourism, and improve educational opportunities in the community. Leadership and Goals The Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council is leading the Promise Zone initiative for the region. With partners across the local government and private sectors, the Council hopes to leverage the region s abundant natural resources and young, able population to make vast improvements throughout the Promise Zone. As the region struggles with a poverty rate over 30%, leaders are working to jumpstart economic activity in the region and improve safety and opportunities for residents. The primary goals of the Southwest Promise Zone include: Growing jobs by developing an Airglades Industrial Park, an Immokalee Airport, and An Americas Gateway Logistics & Manufacturing Training Center Creating eco-tourism attractions and supporting small businesses throughout the region with technical assistance and funding Preventing human trafficking by increasing law enforcement and educating at-risk youth through the Slave Free program Improving educational opportunities by expanding the Immokalee Readers Program, the Career Development program and the Post- Secondary and Career Success Programs of the Immokalee Foundation Upgrading water and wastewater systems, public transit, roads and streetlights throughout the region www.usda.gov/promisezones

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA PROMISE ZONE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Southwest Florida Promise Zone (SFPZ), which covers Glades, Hendry, and the Immokalee portion of Collier counties, was designated by President Barack Obama in June 2016. The SFPZ is one of only four rural areas within the country that have received this competitive designation since 2014. The designation was received due to the SFPZ s high rates of poverty and unemployment (31.2% and 15.65% respectively), the strength of community partnerships, and a strategic plan aimed at improving the quality of life and providing new opportunities for residents. The goals of the SFPZ Strategic Plan center around creating jobs, enhancing economic activity, improving educational opportunities, reducing crime, and improving community infrastructure. The Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council (SWFRPC) is the lead entity for the PZ initiative. It has over 40 years of experience of bringing together diverse partners to accomplish common goals. Glades, Hendry, and Collier Counties will serve as the Implementation Partners. The Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board, Small Business Development Center, Immokalee Business Development Center, Immokalee Foundation and the Southwest Florida Regional Human Trafficking Council were included in the initial application and are partners in this initiative. Additional partners from the public, private, and non-profit sectors are essential to achieving our goals and will be added as we move forward. GOALS SNAPSHOT Job Creation Attract new businesses Train residents for jobs and connect them with employers Enhance Economic Activity Provide resources to help small businesses form and grow Develop and market eco-tourism attractions Improve Eductional Opportunities Expand educational programs Expand career development programs Expand post-secondary and career success programs Reduce Crime- Human Trafficking And Drug Intervention Prevent recruitment of HT victims through education and events Reduce HT through education of professionals likely to interact with HT victims Expand drug and mental health treatment programs Improve Infrastructure Enhance and improve public infrastructure throughout the Promise Zone

Primary Category = Secondary Category = Federal programs offering Promise Zone preferences as of July 7, 2016. During the term of the Promise Zone designation, the specific benefits made available to Promise Zones may vary due to changes in policy, appropriations and authorizations for relevant federal programs. U.S. Department of Agriculture Community Connect Grant Program Community Facilities Grant Program Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program Farm To School Grants Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Grant Program Housing Preservation Grants Rural Community Development Initiative Self Help 523 TA Grants SNAP Process and Technology Improvement Grants U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Assistance Programs Corporation for National and Community Service AmeriCorps VISTA U.S. Department of Charter Schools Program Replication and Expansion Grant Native Youth Community Projects Performance Partnership for Disconnected Youth Promise Neighborhoods U.S. Department of Health and Human Services American Indian and Alaska Native EHS Expansion and EHS Child Care Partnerships Assets for Independence Community Economic Development Program Community Economic Development Program Healthy Food Financing Initiative Program Community Services Block Grants Technical Assistance Early Childhood Comprehensive Services Impact (HRSA) Promise Zones Federal Programs Healthy Food Access Health Housing Access to Capital Asset Building Business Assistance Community Capacity Building Economic Development Human Services and Family Support Community Infrastructure Public Safety Workforce Development Program Information Applications Due USDA RD 6/17/2016 USDA RD USDA NIFA 11/30/2015 USDA RD USDA FNS 11/1/2016 USDA AMS 5/12/2016 USDA NIFA USDA RD 2/12/2016 USDA RD 7/22/2016 USDA RD USDA FNS 6/2/2015 EDA CNCS Office of Innovation and Improvement Office of Elementary and Secondary Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Office of Community Services Office of Community Services CSBG Health Resources and Service Administration Various 6/24/2016 7/1/2016 9/16/2016 8/24/2016 10/11/2016 4/27/2016 4/27/2016 4/26/2016 3

Primary Category = Secondary Category = Federal programs offering Promise Zone preferences as of July 7, 2016. During the term of the Promise Zone designation, the specific benefits made available to Promise Zones may vary due to changes in policy, appropriations and authorizations for relevant federal programs. Early Head Start Expansion and EHS Child Care Partnership Grants Health Centers New Access Grants Migrant and Seasonal EHS Child Care and EHS Expansion Partnerships U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Grants Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant Community Development Block Grant for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages Fair Housing Initiatives Program and Outreach Initiative Fair Housing Initiatives Program Fair Housing Organizations Initiative U.S. Department of Justice U.S. Department of Labor Fair Housing Initiatives Program Private Enforcement Initiative Jobs Plus Pilot Program Juvenile Re Entry Assistance Program Lead Based Paint Hazard Control Grant Program Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Program COPS Hiring Program Diagnostic Center Technical Assistance Face Forward 3 Intermediary and Community Grants Linking Employment Activities Pre Release Reentry Employment Opportunities Promise Zones Federal Programs Healthy Food Access Health Housing Access to Capital Asset Building Business Assistance Community Capacity Building Economic Development Program Information Administration for Children and Families Health Resources and Service Administration Administration for Children and Families Human Services and Family Support Community Infrastructure Public Safety Workforce Development Community Planning and Development Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Applications Due 8/24/2016 8/24/2016 6/28/2016 6/28/2016 6/14/2016 6/23/2015 6/13/2016 1/4/2016 6/23/2015 LISC 5/12/2016 DOJ 6/23/2016 DOJ Administration Administration REO 4/23/2015 2/2/2016 3