One year later, citizens of Mexico Beach and the surrounding areas of the Florida Panhandle are still dealing with massive cleanup endeavors, rebuilding homes and reopening businesses, waiting for insurance claims to go through, and working hard to get area schools ready to resume—but they have hope for the future.

The Never Forgotten Coast campaign and the Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association today announced nine microgrants that will immediately help businesses in the community hardest hit by Hurricane Michael last year.