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At the December 2016 GWRPC Board of Directors meeting, Sarah Mann was recognized for 10 years of service as Executive Director. She has been working at the Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission for 11 years now. She started working at Greater Wabash in April 2006.
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Olivia Baumgardner has been hired as the new Community Development Coordinator by GWRPC. Olivia graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor degree in communications studies with a specialization in public relations.
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Olney Housing Rehabilitation Grant
The City of Olney will receive $400,000 in CDAP housing rehabilitation grant funds. This grant will be used to rehabilitate 9 owner-occupied single family homes in the designated target area that has been identified in the application. The maximum amount that will be put into each house is $45,000. The houses within the target area have already been noticed. The work completed on the houses will be focusing on the life safety and health issues related to the electrical, plumbing, heating, and structural deficiencies in the homes.
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It's that time of the year again to start thinking about CDBG grants. Please let Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission know if you have any possible grant ideas you and your community would like to start working on. CDBG grants can fund water, sewer and storm sewer infrastructure that will serve low to moderate income homes.
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program was established by the federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (Act). Administered nationally by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Act combined eight existing categorical programs into a single block grant program. Through this program, funds are available to assist Illinois communities to meet their greatest economic and community development needs, within an emphasis upon helping persons of low-to-moderate income.
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City of Grayville Partnering with GWRPC receives $59,807
SEDAP Investment for Delta Regional Authority
Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission is pleased to announce that the Delta Regional Authority has funded a $59,807 investment to the City of Grayville, Illinois. The DRA investment will help to fund the construction of a new road. This road, Koehler Street, will serve the city-owned industrial park.
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The Greater Wabash Region SET Plan has been approved
After many meetings and over a year of work the GWRPC SET plan has been approved by USDA/RD! The purpose of the Stronger Economics Together (SET) program was to strengthen the capacity of communities and counties in rural America to work together. If you are interested in reading more about the
SET Plan please click on the link.
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David Campbell resigns from GWRPC Board after 21 years
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For 21 years, Carmi resident, David Campbell has faithfully served as a member of the Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission Board of Directors. The February 7, 2017 meeting was his last one. Since his appointment in 1996, White County has received over $10 million in grant funds with the aid of the Planning Commission, several business in White County have received business loans and many regional projects have been completed. “I told myself after 20 years, I would hang up my hat”, David recalled. David is one of the four board members from White County that serves on the 28 member Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission Board of Directors. “David was a great board member and will be missed. He was a faithful supportive volunteer,” said Sarah Mann, Executive Director.
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Computers for Learning Program
The Computers for Learning (CFL) program’s goal is to make modern computer technology an essential part of every classroom so that every child had the opportunity to be educated to his or her full potential. This program allows the government to give back to the community; providing schools with computer equipment at no cost except for transportation fees. Not only is this a great opportunity for schools but it’s also benefits the environment be reusing computer equipment. A schools that are eligible to receive donations through the CFL program are public, private, or parochial, serving pre-kindergarten through grade 12 students. Day care centers must provide a state-approved preschool curriculum.
If you are interested to learning more please click on the following link, CFL Program
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Guide to the Federal Surplus Personal Property Donation Program
The Federal Surplus Personal Property Donation Program enables eligible non federal organizations to obtain surplus personal property no longer required by the federal government. Personal property includes all types and categories of property, except land or other real property, certain naval vessels, and records of the federal government. Organizations that are eligible include public agencies, nonprofit educational or public health institutions, nonprofit and public programs for the elderly, veteran organizations, service educational activities, and public airports. Example pf public agencies are states, local governments, instrumentalities of a state or local government, and Indian tribes or state reservations.
If you are interested in learning more please click on the following link, Guide the the Federal Surplus Personal Property Donation Program
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Citizens' Institute on Rural Design is Hosting a Placemaking Webinar
On Thursday, March 23, 2017 join Citizens' Institute on Rural Design for a free webinar tracing creative placemaking's economic development outcomes. The webinar will feature Zachary Mannheimer of Des Moines, IA, and his approach to economic development in small towns with a focus on retaining young people and creative professionals. You will learn about the implementation of creative projects like a downtown building in Earlham, IA that is being converted into a new culinary school and restaurant, and about an abandoned hotel that is being developed into market rate housing. Overall, the webinar will provide you with an overview of the way creative placemaking enhances livability and economic opportunity for small towns and rural communities. If you are interested in attending the webinar please click on the following link, CIRD webinar.
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Sarah Mann , Executive Director
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