Lee Cares Rehire Grant – UPDATES

This program provides grant funding to local businesses for rehiring a full-time position equivalent (FTE). This position must have been in the payroll as of March 1, 2020 and is re-established and filled July 6th or afterwards.

Lee County has identified $25 million in emergency relief funds to support businesses hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. In Phase 2 of the County’s business assistance program, Lee County will provide emergency financial support through the Lee CARES Business Assistance Program for Job Creation (Business Rehire) Grant Program for qualified businesses that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Recent News

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Veterans Park Hosting Community Yard Sale

Clean out closets, garages, and homes to turn unused items into another person’s treasure at Veterans Park Recreation Center on May 10th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Lee County Solid Waste To Begin Seasonal Adjustments

Residents of unincorporated Lee County are being asked to set their trash, recycling, and yard waste to the curb by 5:30 a.m. beginning Thursday, May 1st.

4th Annual Rain Barrel Contest

FGUA, Lehigh Acres Senior Center, and Lehigh Community Services are running the 4th Annual Lehigh Acres Rain Barrel Painting Contest to help seniors in need.

HCA Honored At Crystal Awards

Chuck Ballaro from the Lehigh Acres Citizen did a fantastic write-up about our premier Annual Gala, and covers HCA Florida receiving the Soaring Star Award.