Grants

Recovery Projects

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The Arkansas Recovery Office is distributing $5.1 million to Arkansas communities. The 13 grants are part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The projects have been approved and are funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

The grants will be administered by the Grants Division of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC). Below is a list of approved projects.

City of Hughes $1,472,500
Update sewer system and water line, replace meters and fire hydrants.

City of Sunset $375,000
Bring sewage system up to ADEQ standards, rehabilitate water pumps stations and distribution system.

City of Widener $320,000
Repair sewer system, replace water lines and meters.

City of Humnoke $300,000
Update water tank and pump station.

Crawford County $250,000
Provide water and sewer hookups for low-to- moderate-income households.

City of Dumas $250,000
Renovate building for the Delta Technology Education Center.

City of Foreman $250,000
Renovate building to be used as a community center and computer lab.

City of Lake Village $250,000
Repair and reconstruction of Luna Lane.

City of Rector $250,000
Renovate buildings for use as a job training, technology and wellness center.

Searcy County $250,000
Improve energy efficiency of the Searcy County Civic Center.

Yell County $250,000
Construct a building for employment opportunities for the developmentally disabled.

City of Williford $235,000
Renovate building for use as a public library.

City of Dardanelle $200,000
Renovate building for use as a regional food bank.
Administrative Costs $492,108

For more information please contact

Basil Julian, Grants Division Director
Arkansas Economic Development Commission
(501) 682-7392
bjulian@arkansasedc.com