A Housing Authority provides low-income rental housing, rental assistance programs, and other housing assistance for eligible individuals and families in DeSoto County, Florida. At the federal level, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) operates over 20 government grant programs, including affordable housing development grants, community and economic development grants, fair housing grants, and rental assistance grants. HUD also offers DeSoto County supportive housing and services grants. Housing Authority grants can help fund DeSoto County low-income housing, local housing assistance programs, and provide grants for housing assistance such as Section 8.
Arcadia Housing Authority Arcadia FL 622 South Dade Avenue 34266 863-494-0786
A Department of Transportation is a state or federal agency that plans and develops transportation systems and infrastructure in DeSoto County, Florida. The federal Department of Transportation offers several DeSoto County government grants, including grants for road, rail, transit, and port projects, as well as car and vanpool projects, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and transit research and safety improvements. State Departments of Transportation provide grants for private operators, senior centers, non-profits, and transit systems. DeSoto County government grant information is available on the Department of Transportation website.
Arcadia Transportation Department Maintenance Arcadia FL 1190 West Oak Street 34266 863-993-4634
Desoto County Transportation Arcadia FL 1894 Northeast McKay Street 34266 863-993-4821
A Veterans Affairs Department provides services to veterans, including veterans from the Armed Forces and Reserves in DeSoto County, Florida. The federal VA, as well as local DeSoto County branches, provide government grants for veterans in rural areas, homeless providers grants, community agency grants, and nurse retention grants. The DeSoto County VA also provides cemetery grants and supportive services grants for veterans and their families. VA grants both go to agencies, organizations, and individual veterans. The VA provides more information about government grants on its website.
De Soto County Veterans Service Arcadia FL 201 East Oak Street, 202 34266 863-993-4858
Veterans of Foreign Wars Arcadia FL 930 East Cypress Street 34266 863-494-0544
A Chamber of Commerce promotes economic development and business activity, either at the federal, state, or local level in DeSoto County, Florida. The U.S. Department of Commerce provides government grants to DeSoto County local Chambers of Commerce as well as grants through multiple bureaus. It also provides market development awards for non-profit industries, including trade associations. Local Chambers of Commerce may also help member businesses secure Small Business Administration grants, business development grants, and economic development funding. Chambers of Commerce provide information about government grant programs on their websites.
DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce Arcadia FL 16 South Volusia Avenue 34266 863-494-4033