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County to Open TEAM Leon Applications with $1 Million in Direct Assistance for Unincorporated Households and Businesses Impacted by May 10 Tornadoes

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 22, 2024

County to Open TEAM Leon Applications with $1 Million in Direct Assistance for Unincorporated Households and Businesses Impacted by May 10 Tornadoes

 
WHO:  Leon County Government
WHAT:  Targeted Emergency Assistance Microgrant (TEAM) Leon Program
WHEN:  Eligible households and businesses can apply online starting Thursday, May 23, at 10 a.m.
WHERE:  Apply at LeonCountyFL.gov/TEAM

To quickly assist residents impacted by the devastating May 10 tornadoes, Leon County Government is launching the Targeted Emergency Assistance Microgrant (TEAM) Leon program on Thursday, May 23, at 10 a.m. Eligible residents in unincorporated Leon County may apply online for direct assistance to support households and businesses at LeonCountyFL.gov/TEAM.

On May 14, the Leon County Board of County Commissioners approved the TEAM Leon program to meet critical community needs following the May 10 tornadoes. The microgrant award program will ensure timely and effective assistance to the community, bridging the gap to potential federal disaster relief.

The TEAM Leon program will distribute up to $1 million from the County's Catastrophe Fund to assist households and businesses in the hardest hit areas of unincorporated Leon County as the community continues to recover. The grant program will support residents with critical and emergency needs and help businesses with expenses not covered by insurance.

Eligible residents can apply for the following TEAM Leon programs:
  • Individual Assistance – Assists renters and homeowners in unincorporated Leon County with critical and emergency needs such as minor personal property damage, food replacement, temporary housing relocation, etc.
    • Review eligibility criteria in advance of applications opening on Thursday, May 23.
    • One-time payment up to $3,500.
  • Business Assistance – Assists businesses located in unincorporated Leon County that experienced business disruption, loss of inventory, or major property damage.
    • Review eligibility criteria in advance of applications opening on Thursday, May 23.
    • One-time payment up to $10,000.
While applying online is easy, beginning Thursday, May 23, at 10 a.m., applicants can receive in-person assistance completing the application at TEAM Leon Application Assistance Centers near the hardest hit areas in unincorporated Leon County. Centers will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Eastside Branch Library, 1583 Pedrick Rd
  • Fort Braden Community Center, 16387 Blountstown Hwy
  • Woodville Branch Library, 8000 Old Woodville Rd
Additionally, beginning Thursday, May 23, at 10 a.m., applicants with questions may call the TEAM Leon Application Assistance Helpline at 850-606-TEAM (8326). The helpline will be open Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

For more information, please contact Mathieu Cavell, Leon County Community and Media Relations, at (850) 606-5300 / CMR@LeonCountyFL.gov.

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