Legislation Details

File #: 26-1286    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Recommendation Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 10/7/2026 In control: County Mayor
On agenda: 10/27/2026 Final action:
Title: Approval and execution of Orange County, Florida and For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Incorporated (FIRST) FY 2027 Grant Agreement and authorization to disburse $72,141. (Office of Innovation and Emerging Technologies)
Attachments: 1. 26-1286 FIRST FY 27 Grant Agreement
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Interoffice Memorandum

 

DATE: October 7, 2026

 

TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners

 

THROUGH: N/A

 

FROM: Alissa Barber Torres, Chief Innovation and Emerging Technologies Officer

 

CONTACT: Jessica Kinkle, Administrative Assistant

 

PHONE: 407-836-7366

 

DIVISION: Office of Innovation and Emerging Technologies

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

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Approval and execution of Orange County, Florida and For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Incorporated (FIRST) FY 2027 Grant Agreement and authorization to disburse $72,141. (Office of Innovation and Emerging Technologies)

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PURPOSE: The County has determined that there is a public interest for activities/programs to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) career in Central Florida through education programs focused on supporting K-12 students and their educators and designed to inspire Orange County’s community youth to pursue high-wage opportunities.  The County looks to For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Incorporated (FIRST) to conduct outreach and STEM related activities, provide economic development opportunities, and commit to develop the future workforce from local youth via hosting STEM events and programs.

 

BUDGET: $72,141