The City of Summersville was awarded $448,093 for street and drainage improvements through the Community Development Block Grant program, the Missouri Department of Economic Development said Thursday.
The Missouri Department of Economic Development said it awarded more than $25 million to 52 projects through the program to assist with various improvements.
“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 Gov. Mike Kehoe. “The grants awarded to these communities will promote the safety of Missourians and help secure a safer and more prosperous future.”
Others receiving funding in southern Missouri were: Birch Tree, street repair, $622,449; Ellsinore, street repair, $347,027; Koshkonong, street repair, $408,067; Winona, street improvements, phase 1, $554,849; and City of Winona, street repair, phase 2, $554,849.
Funded projects include street and roadway repairs, stormwater and drainage improvements, demolition of dilapidated structures and construction of new public facilities.
“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.”
About the Community Development Block Grant Program
Programs are designed to support the well-being of Missouri communities and create greater capacity for growth, whether by addressing local health and safety concerns or improving local facilities, such as senior centers and community centers. Grants are available in a variety of categories and can be utilized for a variety of community development initiatives.
For questions or to learn more about the CDBG program and CDBG categories, visit ded.mo.gov/cdbg or contact mocdbg@ded.mo.gov.