Governor Otter Awards Community Development Block Grant

2/14/2013

Federally funded grants benefit economic development projects in Idaho cities and counties  

 BOISE, ID—Thursday, February 14, 2013—Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter announced today that an Idaho Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) award will be distributed to benefit infrastructure in the City of Dietrich.

“The State of Idaho understands how important it is to maintain public facilities and infrastructure in all its cities and counties to advance growth and economic opportunities for Idaho citizens and business,” Governor Otter said.   

The southern Idaho community of Dietrich, in Lincoln County, will receive $350,000 for improvements to the city’s water system. The scope of work will include upgrading the existing well house and pump, replacing distribution lines, replacing water meters, and installing a backup power generator.  

All grant awards are reviewed and recommended by the Economic Advisory Council, and final approval is granted by the Governor.

The Idaho CDBG program supports Idaho cities and counties with the development of necessary public infrastructure. The grant program, funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, is used to construct projects that benefit low- and moderate-income persons, help prevent or eliminate slum and blight conditions, or solve catastrophic health and safety threats in local areas. 

Detailed information about the Idaho Community Development Block Grant program is available here. 

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