Little Rock, Arkansas – Arkansas communities are set to receive a major boost in development and safety efforts after Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, alongside the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC), announced more than $11.9 million in grants through state and federal programs. The funding will support vital projects ranging from wastewater treatment improvements to new fire equipment and community center upgrades, marking another step in strengthening both urban and rural areas of the Natural State.
The announcement, made in partnership with AEDC leaders, detailed 65 grant awards totaling $11,917,562.70. Funding was allocated through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the State Rural Community Grant programs.
“From Norfork to McGehee to Horatio, Arkansans across the state deserve to live in safe, vibrant communities, and that’s why these grants are so important,” said Governor Sanders. “Not only will this funding go towards critical infrastructure projects throughout the Natural State, but it will also fund community parks, walking trails, youth centers, and more – projects that will improve residents’ quality of life and ensure our towns and cities are great places to call home.”
Investing in Infrastructure and Community Safety
The funding is spread across three programs that target different areas of need. The CDBG program focuses on infrastructure and public facilities, the Rural Services Block Grant program assists with larger rural projects like fire stations and multi-purpose buildings, and the Rural Community Grant program provides smaller but essential funding for fire protection, parks, and community spaces…