CS/CS/CS/HB 1209 (Shoaf) and CS/SB 1482 (Simon) modify provisions of the Rural Infrastructure Fund to increase the amount the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) may award for grants from 50% of the total infrastructure project cost to 75%. If the project is located within a rural community or a rural area of opportunity, they may receive up to 100% of the project cost. SB 1482 also increases the grant award amount for infrastructure planning and preparation activities to $300,000 and removes the requirement for a local match. (Taggart)