Access to Telework

Access to Telework offers financing to AT users who want to telecommute (work from home) or start their own home-based business, but don’t have the funds to create a workplace with all the needed adaptations. This program serves individuals who have viable business plans and/or a telecommuting opportunity. Telework funds remove the financial barrier from making work at home accessible. Telework allows FAAST to pair potential business-owners with community partners who help develop business plans and council consumers with small business success tools.
For more information about Access to Telework or to request an application, contact FAAST at (850) 487-3278 ext. 107. To dowload the Access to Telework Application please click here.

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