Specifications include, but are not limited to: Walton County desires to encourage workforce development and job creation; infrastructure projects benefiting the economy or ecological resources, and promotion of tourism in the Gulf Coast Region. The purpose of the proposed project is to develop a Sustainable Economic Matrix and Master Plan (SEMMP) for the City of DeFuniak Springs with the intent to then fully implement the SEMMP at a future date by addressing issues such as workforce development and job creation, infrastructure and promotion of tourism to Walton County. The Plan will build strategies to enhance and protect the sustainability and resilience of Walton County’s economy and works to diversity the County’s economic base. The objective of the SEMMP will be to create guiding documents and a road map for sustainable economic growth over the next 15-20 years. The plan will help identify greatest needs and reduce overlap and duplication of services; ultimately reducing cost and time to complete projects. The development of the SEMMP is a critical first step towards addressing job base diversification, infrastructure needs, and expand the promotion of tourism in Walton County. The proposed project is forecasted to have a net positive economic benefit for the City of DeFuniak Springs. These benefits include better career opportunities, housing options, and quality of life while reducing the income disparity gap through a diversified industry matrix.