Mayor Demings announced another $30 million dollars will be available for the Orange CARES for Individuals and Family Assistance Program. The program will provide a one-time payment of $1,000 per household for residents affected by COVID-19. Residents who have already received funding from the previous Individual and Family Assistance Program are not eligible to apply. Updated information is available here. The portal will open again on Monday, November 16 at 8am.

The Orange County CARES Act funding programs for small businesses and home-based businesses will close on Monday, November 16 at Noon. There is approximately $7M for small businesses, and $700k for home-based businesses left to be disbursed. Business that have received funds from the federal Payroll Protection Program of up to $100k (up from the previous limit of $75k) are now eligible to apply for funding.

Orange County Government is partnering with CareerSource Central Florida and Valencia College to offer a variety of short-term, vocational training courses at the Orange County Convention Center, beginning Monday, Nov. 30, 2020. Residents can apply for tuition assistance through CareerSource Central Florida’s “Help is Here” grant program.

Orange County launched a COVID-19 Eviction Diversion Program that will provide assistance for up to three months of past due rent, with a cap of $4,000, to residents who have been impacted financially by COVID-19.

Orange County Government has awarded a Community Development Block Grant of more than $570,000 dollars to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Orlando & Osceola County. The grant funding will provide free roof repairs to residents in Unincorporated Orange County, and select municipalities such as Apopka and Winter Park. Applications are currently closed, but check the website regularly for updates as the application program may re-open in the coming weeks.

Orange County Health Services Department is providing free flu vaccinations. Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever during a pandemic because it can save resources for the care of patients with COVID-19. Click here to book an appointment.

To assist low-income Orange County residents with spay/neuter costs, Orange County Animal Services announced a new voucher program making these free services available. Click here for program details and to obtain a voucher for a free spay or neuter service visit.