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Anyone who requires a reasonable accommodation, such as an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, to participate in the County’s programs, services, or activities should contact Carmine DeMilio, ADA Compliance Coordinator, at (941) 748-4501, ext. 6016 or [email protected], at least 3 business days prior to any applicable scheduled meeting. If you are deaf/hard of hearing and require the services of an interpreter, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 711.

The Lasting Manatee FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) answers common questions about funding, timelines, and participation. Please visit LastingManatee.org to read the FAQ.

Lasting Manatee’s recovery efforts progressed from unmet needs assessments in early 2025 through HUD approval and program launch in late 2025, with applications for housing repair and recovery assistance opening in early 2026. Please visit LastingManatee.org to see the full timeline.

Manatee County received $252.7 million in HUD disaster recovery funds after Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton to rebuild housing and infrastructure and reduce future storm risks. This type of funding is known as a Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery, and our County's official name for this local initiative is Lasting Manatee. Please visit LastingManatee.org to learn more about CDBG‑DR funding.

The Action Plan explains the outcome of Lasting Manatee's post-hurricane damage assessment (known as the unmet needs assessment), and how recovery funds will be used to repair unaddressed damages and reinforce storm-related infrastructure across Manatee County. Please visit LastingManatee.org to view the full Action Plan library.

The Citizen Participation Plan outlines how residents can comment on recovery plans and attend hearings; as well as how Lasting Manatee will keep citizens informed. Please visit LastingManatee.org to read the current plan.

The Administrative Action Plan shows how the County manages CDBG‑DR funds for planning and administration purposes. Please visit LastingManatee.org to download the full plan and agreements.

Organizations and County Partners can suggest infrastructure projects to be reviewed for the Infrastructure Recovery and Resiliency Program and the Infrastructure Match Program. Lasting Manatee also posts all solicitations and contracts as they are developed and secured. Please visit LastingManatee.org to submit a project or view existing contracts.

Lasting Manatee's news articles share updates on community meetings and hearings, policy approvals, and past program milestones. Please visit LastingManatee.org to read the latest articles.

Lasting Manatee's Fact sheets, maps, slideshow presentations, and compliance documents are available for public review. Please visit LastingManatee.org to browse the full document library.

Lasting Manatee maintains a list of housing and recovery resources that may be able to offer support while awaiting the launch of CDBG‑DR programs. Please visit LastingManatee.org to view available resources.

Residents can provide input on Lasting Manatee's recovery plans and materials to help shape programs. Residents also may use our feedback form to comment on program documents, file an official complaint, and more. Please visit LastingManatee.org to share feedback or file an official complaint.

You can subscribe for updates on hearings, approvals, and program launches, and view past emails by date. Please visit LastingManatee.org to sign up.