The Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s Division of Rural Services recently awards Rural Community Grants to 33 cities including four in the Twin Lakes Area. Through a partnership with the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District, or NWAEDD, over $36,000 was awarded to communities in North Central Arkansas.
Communities receiving grants include:
– Lakeview receiving $1,946.78 for security cameras in city park;
– Norfork receiving $14,406.04 for turnout gear;
– Yellville receiving $6,098.75 for the installation of electrical outlets in city park for food trucks to use; and
– Leslie receiving $13,724.85 for turnout gear.
The Rural Community Grant is one of the Division of Rural Services’ programs, which is used to fund projects such as fire trucks, fire protection equipment, community centers, storm sirens, community parks, walking trails, and baseball fields. Applicants from incorporated towns of less than 3,000 in population and unincorporated rural areas are eligible for up to $15,000 in matching funds under the program.
Communities interested in applying for the Spring 2025 cycle can call NWAEDD at 870-741-5404.
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