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.”
About the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
CDBG 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.
About the Missouri Department of Economic Development
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) works to create an environment that encourages economic growth by supporting Missouri’s businesses and diverse industries, strengthening our communities, developing a talented and skilled workforce, and maintaining a high quality of life. Through its various initiatives, DED is helping create opportunities for Missourians to prosper.
For the latest updates on DED’s current or future programs and initiatives, visit DED’s website.
Fiscal Year 2023 and 2024 CDBG grant award recipients:
Entity | Application Category | Project | CDBG Funding Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
City of Advance | General Infrastructure | Street Repair | $629,098.00 |
City of Bertrand | Community Facilities | New Fire Station | $617,500.00 |
City of Bevier | Demolition | Demolition | $189,088.00 |
City of Birch Tree | General Infrastructure | Street Repair | $622,449.00 |
City of Bland | General Infrastructure | Street Improvements | $591,170.00 |
City of Boonville | Community Facilities | Kemper Campus Renovations | $500,000.00 |
City of Bunker | General Infrastructure | Street Repair | $620,168.00 |
City of Carterville | General Infrastructure | Street Repair | $505,000.00 |
City of Caruthersville | General Infrastructure | Street Repair | $657,400.00 |
City of Charleston | General Infrastructure | Streets | $371,660.00 |
City of Chillicothe | Demolition | Demolition | $268,000.00 |
City of Clarkton | General Infrastructure | Street Repair | $511,275.00 |
City of Clifton Hill | Demolition | Demolition | $94,150.00 |
City of East Prairie | General Infrastructure | Street/Drainage Improvements Phase 2 | $634,000.00 |
City of East Prairie | General Infrastructure | Street/Storm Sewer Repair Phase 1B | $625,300.00 |
City of Edina | Demolition | Demolition | $347,350.00 |
City of Ellsinore | General Infrastructure | Street Repair | $347,027.00 |
City of Fisk | General Infrastructure | Street Repair | $622,449.00 |
City of Forest City | Demolition | Demolition | $168,975.00 |
City of Fulton | General Infrastructure | Storm Sewer Replacement | $530,000.00 |
City of Gideon | General Infrastructure | Street Repair | $618,680.00 |
City of Green City | General Infrastructure | Street/Drainage Improvements | $497,500.00 |
City of Higbee | Demolition | Demolition | $259,000.00 |
City of Hopkins | Community Facilities | Fire Protection Replacement | $524,646.00 |
City of Hornersville | General Infrastructure | Street Improvements | $495,075.00 |
City of Koshkonong | General Infrastructure | Street Repair | $408,067.00 |
City of Leadington | General Infrastructure | Street/Drainage Improvements | $638,660.00 |
City of Morley | General Infrastructure | Street Repair | $583,241.00 |
City of Paris | General Infrastructure | Bridge Replacement | $346,328.00 |
City of Potosi | Community Facilities | Senior Center Upgrades | $590,550.00 |
City of Qulin | Community Facilities | Senior Citizen Center Expansion | $547,764.00 |
City of Rock Port | Demolition | Demolition | $259,100.00 |
City of Russellville | General Infrastructure | Streets/Drainage | $267,886.03 |
City of Senath | General Infrastructure | Drainage Improvements | $572,250.00 |
City of Senath | General Infrastructure | Street Repair | $628,200.00 |
City of Sikeston | General Infrastructure | Drainage Improvements Phase 2 | $646,600.00 |
City of Sikeston | General Infrastructure | Drainage Improvements Phase 1 | $682,400.00 |
City of St. Clair | General Infrastructure | Street Repair | $500,000.00 |
City of Steele | General Infrastructure | Street Repair | $601,075.00 |
City of Stewartsville | General Infrastructure | Streets | $617,150.00 |
City of Stover | Demolition | Demolition | $94,900.00 |
City of Summersville | General Infrastructure | Street/Drainage Improvements | $448,093.00 |
City of Windsor | General Infrastructure | Street Repair | $665,137.02 |
City of Winona | General Infrastructure | Street Improvements Phase 1 | $554,849.00 |
City of Winona | General Infrastructure | Street Repair Phase 2 | $554,849.00 |
City of Wood Heights | General Infrastructure | Storm Sewer Replacement Phase 2 | $542,051.00 |
City of Wood Heights | General Infrastructure | Storm Sewer Replacement Phase 1 | $468,042.00 |
County of Butler | General Infrastructure | Street Repair | $191,058.00 |
County of Gasconade | General Infrastructure | Street/Drainage Improvements | $529,210.00 |
County of Marion | Community Facilities | Domestic Violence Center Renovations | $605,492.00 |
County of Scotland | Community Facilities | Elevator ADA Compliance | $171,480.00 |
County of Scott | General Infrastructure | Street/Drainage Repair | $617,150.00 |
Total funds awarded: $25,178,542.05