The Missouri Department of Economic Development awarded more than $25 million to 52 improvement projects through the Community Development Block Grant Program, today.
Among those receiving money was the City of Carterville, which received $505,000 for street repairs.
The following news release was issued by the Department of Economic Development:
The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today it has awarded a total of more than $25 million to 52 projects through its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to assist with various improvement projects.“The purpose of the Community Development Block Grant Program aligns with our administration’s key priorities of improving public safety and encouraging economic development,” said Governor Mike Kehoe. “The grants awarded to these communities will promote the safety of Missourians and help secure a safer and more prosperous future.”
Funded projects include street and roadway repairs, stormwater and drainage improvements, demolition of dilapidated structures, and construction of new public facilities. A full list of recipients and projects is available below.
“We love helping Missourians prosper through the Community Development Block Grant Program, which provides vital support for communities statewide,” said Michelle Hataway, Director of the Department of Economic Development. “Projects funded through the CDBG program improve lives while increasing communities’ capacity for future growth.”
3 comments:
We can only hope they will use this wisely as the roads there are horrible.
Hurry up and cash the check before DOGE gets it!
Isn’t it ironic they covered the streets with lead chat while cleaning up the superfund site.
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