Missouri awards $25 million in community development block grants to 52 projects

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., (KBSI) — The Missouri Department of Economic Development has awarded more than $25 million to 52 projects across the state through its Community Development Block Grant Program.

The program aims to support community development initiatives, improve public safety and encourage economic growth. Funded projects include street repairs, stormwater and drainage improvements, demolition of dilapidated structures and construction of new public facilities.

Gov. Mike Kehoe said the grants will promote safety and prosperity for Missourians.

“The purpose of the Community Development Block Grant Program aligns with our administration’s key priorities,” Kehoe said.

The program provides vital support for communities statewide, according to Michelle Hataway, director of the Department of Economic Development. “Projects funded through the CDBG program improve lives while increasing communities’ capacity for future growth,” Hataway said.

A full list of recipients and projects is available:

1. City of Advance: $629,098 for street repair
2. City of Bertrand: $617,500 for a new fire station
3. City of Bevier: $189,088 for demolition
4. City of Birch Tree: $622,449 for street repair
5. City of Bland: $591,170 for street improvements
6. City of Caruthersville: $657,400 for street repair
7. City of Charleston: $371,660 for street improvements
8. City of East Prairie: $634,000 for street/drainage improvements (Phase 2)
9. City of East Prairie: $625,300 for street/storm sewer repair (Phase 1B)
10. City of Fisk: $622,449 for street repair
11. City of Gideon: $618,680 for street repair
12. City of Leadington: $638,660 for street/drainage improvements
13. City of Morley: $583,241 for street repair
14. City of Potosi: $590,550 for senior center upgrades
15. City of Qulin: $547,764 for senior citizen center expansion
16. City of Senath: $572,250 for drainage improvements
17. City of Senath: $628,200 for street repair
18. City of Sikeston: $646,600 for drainage improvements (Phase 2)
19. City of Sikeston: $682,400 for drainage improvements (Phase 1)
20. City of Steele: $601,075 for street repair
21. City of Stover: $94,900 for demolition
22. City of Wood Heights: $542,051 for storm sewer replacement (Phase 2)
23. City of Wood Heights: $468,042 for storm sewer replacement (Phase 1)
24. County of Butler: $191,058 for street repair
25. County of Scott: $617,150 for street/drainage repair