Important News

In one of his final official actions as State CFO, newly elected Congressman Jimmy Patronis appointed Mr. Charles Rigdon, Destin, to the Triumph Gulf Coast Board. Mr. Rigdon’s appointment is effective immediately starting March 31, 2025 for a four year term.

Mr. Rigdon is a principal of Harbor Capital, a Real Estate investment firm. He has a background in accounting and banking. For the past 40 years his primary business ventures have been Real Estate and private equity related. He was a founding partner in the planned community Kelly Plantation and has a portfolio of major commercial and residential projects across Okaloosa and Walton counties.

Mr. Rigdon replaces Mr. Reynolds Henderson who was appointed to the Board in July 2021 and served as Treasurer from 2022-2024.

Triumph Chair Jay Trumbull, Sr., said he was pleased with CFO Patronis’ appointment of Mr. Rigdon and thankful for Mr. Henderson’s service. “Reynolds was a dedicated member of our board and an advocate for our rural communities,” said Trumbull. “He remains committed to the economic betterment of the eight disadvantaged counties affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.” Trumbull said he looks forward to working with Mr. Rigdon in the coming years. “His background and knowledge will provide continuity and a fresh perspective,” said Trumbull.

Triumph Gulf Coast will meet at 10:30 a.m. CT. on April 23, 2025 at the South Walton County Annex.

Please take notice that on February 26, 2025, at its regular meeting, the Board of Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc., will take up for consideration and intends to approve the following proposals for award of funding and amendments to existing awards pursuant to s. 288.8017, Florida Statutes (2017):

Proposal #324
Applicant: Walton County, Florida, Acting By And Through Its Board Of County Commissioners
Funding Request: Up to $20,152,671
Summary of Proposed Grant Award Agreement

Proposal #330
Applicant: University of West Florida Board of Trustees
Funding Request: Up to $3,315,000
Summary of Proposed Grant Award Agreement

Amendment to Existing Grant Award Agreement for Project #317
Applicant: Pensacola State College
Additional Funding Request: $0
Proposed Amendments: Re-allocate some budget line items; update audit requirement language
Summary of Proposed First to Amendment to Grant Award Agreement

Assignment and Assumption of Existing Grant Award Agreement for Project #319
Applicant: Charter Schools USA, Inc. (“Current Grantee”)
Additional Funding Request: $0
Proposed Amendments: Assignment of Current Grantee’s rights and obligations under the Grant Award Agreement to Renaissance Charter School, In., a Florida not-for-profit corporation (“New Grantee”), and Assumption of Current Grantee’s Obligations under the Grant Award Agreement by New Grantee
Summary of Proposed Assignment and Assumption of Grant Award Agreement

Any person interested in being heard on these matters may attend and address the Board prior to a vote on approval of any award. Information regarding the time and place for the February 26, 2025, Board Meeting may be found by clicking here.

Any questions or inquiries regarding this notice or the award may be directed to: Cori Henderson, Program Administrator at [email protected]

Please take notice that on December 11, 2024, at its regular meeting, the Board of Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc., will take up for consideration and intends to approve the following proposals for amendments to existing awards pursuant to s. 288.8017, Florida Statutes (2017):

Amendment to Existing Grant Award Agreement for Project #209
Applicant: Santa Rosa County
Additional Funding Request: $0
Proposed Amendments: Re-allocate some budget line items; update audit requirement language
Summary of Proposed T Amendment to Grant Award Agreement

Amendment to Existing Grant for Award Agreement Project #233
Applicant: Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, Inc.
Additional Funding Request: Up to $857,405
Proposed Amendments: Increase total Grant amount by up to $529,930 (from $19,866,356 to $20,396,286; increase external Matching Funds by $1,589,790 (from $58,531,507 to $60,121,297); and increase total Project cost by $2,119,721 (from $109,614,919 to $111,734,640)
Summary of Proposed Fourth Amendment to Grant Award Agreement

Amendment to Existing Grant for Award Agreement Project #240
Applicant: Santa Rosa County
Additional Funding Request: $0
Proposed Amendments: Re-allocate some budget line items; update audit requirement language
Summary of Proposed First Amendment to Grant Award Agreement

Amendment to Existing Grant for Award Agreement Project #251
Applicant: Santa Rosa County – Milton Interchange
Additional Funding Request: $0
Proposed Amendments: Re-allocate some budget categories and line items; update audit requirement language
Summary of Proposed Second Amendment to Grant Award Agreement

Amendment to Existing Grant for Award Agreement Project #257
Applicant: Pensacola State College
Additional Funding Request: $0
Proposed Amendments: Re-allocate some budget categories and line items; update audit requirement language
Summary of Proposed Third Amendment to Grant Award Agreement

Amendment to Existing Grant for Award Agreement Project #264
Applicant: Wakulla County School Board
Additional Funding Request: $0
Proposed Amendments: Re-allocate some budget categories and line items; update audit requirement language
Summary of Proposed Second Amendment to Grant Award Agreement

Amendment to Existing Grant for Award Agreement Project #270
Applicant: Northwest Florida State College
Additional Funding Request: $0
Proposed Amendments: Add language confirming that students earning certificates must reside in one of the eight affected counties; Re-allocate some budget categories and line items; update audit requirement language
Summary of Proposed First Amendment to Grant Award Agreement

Amendment to Existing Grant for Award Agreement Project #299
Applicant: Pensacola State College
Additional Funding Request: $0
Proposed Amendments: Extend completion deadline to December 31, 2034; Re-allocate some budget categories and line items
Summary of Proposed First Amendment to Grant Award Agreement

Amendment to Existing Grant for Award Agreement Project #331
Applicant: Santa Rosa County
Additional Funding Request: $0
Proposed Amendments: Re-allocate some budget categories and line items
Summary of Proposed First Amendment to Grant Award Agreement

Any person interested in being heard on these matters may attend and address the Board prior to a vote on approval of any award. Information regarding the time and place for the October 15, 2024, Board Meeting may be found by clicking here.

Any questions or inquiries regarding this notice or the award may be directed to: Cori Henderson, Program Administrator at [email protected]

Please take notice that on October 15, 2024, at its regular meeting, the Board of Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc., will take up for consideration and intends to approve the following proposals for award of funding and for amendments to existing awards pursuant to s. 288.8017, Florida Statutes (2017):

Grant Award Agreement for Project #299
Applicant: Pensacola State College
Funding Request: Up to $7,627,873
Summary of Proposed Grant Award Agreement

Grant Award Agreement for Project #332
Applicant: The School District of Escambia County, FL
Funding Request: Up to $617,227
Summary of Proposed Grant Award Agreement

Grant Award Agreement for Project #333
Applicant: Franklin County Board of County Commissioners
Funding Request: Up to $750,000
Summary of Proposed Grant Award Agreement

Amendment to Existing Grant Award Agreement for Project #157
Applicant: Franklin County School District
Additional Funding Request: $0
Proposed Amendments: Extend completion deadline to December 31, 2025; update audit requirement language
Summary of Proposed Second Amendment to Grant Award Agreement

Amendment to Existing Grant for Award Agreement Project #187
Applicant: Northwest Florida State College (Walton Works)
Additional Funding Request: $0
Proposed Amendments: Re-allocate some budget line items; update audit requirement language
Summary of Proposed Fourth Amendment to Grant Award Agreement

Amendment to Existing Grant for Award Agreement Project #233
Applicant: Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, Inc.
Additional Funding Request: Up to $857,405
Proposed Amendments: Increase total Grant amount by up to $857,405 (from $109,614,919 to $110,472,324); Increase total Project cost by $857,405; revise budget
Summary of Proposed Fourth Amendment to Grant Award Agreement

Amendment to Existing Grant for Award Agreement Project #246
Applicant: Florida State University (ACSENT)
Additional Funding Request: $0
Proposed Amendments: Re-allocate and rename some budget categories and line items
Summary of Proposed Second Amendment to Grant Award Agreement

Amendment to Existing Grant for Award Agreement Project #293
Applicant: University of West Florida – Nursing
Additional Funding Request: $0
Proposed Amendments: Extend completion deadline by one (1) year to December 31, 2034; Re-allocate and rename some budget categories and line items; update audit requirement language
Summary of Proposed First Amendment to Grant Award Agreement

Amendment to Existing Grant for Award Agreement Project #297
Applicant: Prison Rehabilitative Industries and Diversified Enterprises, Inc. (PRIDE)
Additional Funding Request: $0
Proposed Amendments: Decrease total Grant amount by $95,625 (from $923,745 to $828,120); decrease Matching Funds by $103,312; decrease total Project cost by $198,937; Revise budget; update audit requirement language
Summary of Proposed First Amendment to Grant Award Agreement

Any person interested in being heard on these matters may attend and address the Board prior to a vote on approval of any award. Information regarding the time and place for the October 15, 2024, Board Meeting may be found by clicking here.

Any questions or inquiries regarding this notice or the award may be directed to: Cori Henderson, Program Administrator at [email protected]