DED awards nearly $11M in grants to 22 communities

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Department of Economic Development announced on Tuesday, Sept. 5 it has awarded a total of nearly $11 million to 22 communities through its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to assist with various improvement projects.

In Southeast Missouri, the following received funds: City of Morehouse, $509,964 for street and drainage improvements; the City of Dexter, $611,896 for street improvements; City of Scott City, $639,250, drainage improvements; Pemiscot County, $500,000, bridge replacement; and Dunklin County, $569,862, road improvements.

“Maintaining infrastructure is vital to keeping Missourians safe and communities strong,” said Governor Mike Parson. “The Community Development Block Grant Program is another way we’re investing in critical infrastructure and improving public safety statewide. These grants are funding projects that benefit communities’ wellbeing while increasing their capacity for future economic growth.”

Funded projects include street and roadway repairs, stormwater and drainage improvements, demolition of dilapidated structures, and construction of new public facilities.

“Projects funded through the Community Development Block Grant Program help Missourians prosper by making needed improvements to the infrastructure and facilities they rely on every day,” said Michelle Hataway, Acting Director of the Department of Economic Development. “As a result of this program, communities are provided opportunities for growth that strengthen our entire state’s economy.”