About Us
The Office of Community Partnerships (OCP) was established to assist communities with creating unique economic development strategies to utilize various programs available within the Department of Economic Opportunity's (DEO) Division of Community Development (DCD) to energize economic growth and create jobs for families in Florida.
The OCP provides education and information to local leaders, local, regional and state organizations, business leaders and others, to encourage communication and collaboration among our partners, state and federal agencies and the private sector, to enhance their economic development.
We continuously look for ways to add value to our connections through ongoing communication and outreach to various partners and organizations. We seek to build stronger working relationships between DCD and public-private partnerships through face-to-face meetings, bridging gaps in communication and working through the coordinated efforts of each entity.
DEO Mission and Vision
In collaboration with our partners, DEO assists the Governor in advancing Florida's economy by championing the state's economic development vision and by administering state and federal programs and initiatives to help visitors, citizens, businesses and communities.
OCP Mission
To be the primary community resource for developing and enhancing DCD partnerships with local communities across the state by promoting DEO programs to advance the state's economic development. The OCP administers the following programs and initiative:
- The Competitive Florida partnership works with communities to identify their unique assets and opportunities and receive guidance on setting achievable goals for advancing economic development visions.
- The Rural Economic Development Initiative serves Florida’s rural communities by providing a more focused and coordinated effort among state and regional agencies that provide programs and services for rural areas.
- The Regional Rural Development Grant encourages rural communities to leverage limited resources by utilizing regional economic development organizations to develop and implement long-term strategies that will help attract new businesses, grow existing businesses, and build the innovative and adaptive capacity of rural leaders who are active in decision-making roles in their communities.
Other Available Opportunities within the Division of Community Development