Category Archives: Communities

  • 50 Years of CDBG: City of PayetteAugust 5, 2024

    In 2011, Idaho Commerce awarded $500,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to the City of Payette to assist with the construction of the Rose Advocate’s Maple Tree House...

  • 50 Years of CDBG: East HopeAugust 5, 2024

    In 2008, following a flood in East Hope, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds were awarded from Idaho Commerce to assist with phase two of the community’s dam repair, which...

  • 50 Years of CDBG: Madison CountyAugust 5, 2024

    In 2006, Idaho Commerce awarded Madison County a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to assist with the purchase and improvements for a 48,000 commercial building in Rexburg, Idaho. Since...

  • 50 Years of CDBG: Clearwater CountyAugust 5, 2024

    In 2001, Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) funding was awarded by Idaho Commerce to construct the Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinic located in Orofino, Idaho. The hospital is still in...

  • 50 Years of CDBG: Lincoln CountyAugust 1, 2024

    The Lincoln County Youth Center (LCYC), located in Richfield, Idaho offers residents and community members a range of educational programs, youth-centered community events and a variety of other essential services....

  • Register Now: 2024 Idaho Rural Success SummitFebruary 15, 2024

    The Idaho Rural Success Summit is back for a third year!The Idaho Rural Success Summit will take place May 1 and 2, 2024 in Fort Hall, Idaho at the Shoshone-Bannock...

  • RCIF Award assists with Upgrades for Suntado’s New BuildingJanuary 26, 2024

    This fiscal year, the City of Burley was awarded a $460,000 RCIF grant to help upgrade the electrical power system that will serve Suntado’s new, shelf-stable, state-of-the-art, aseptic dairy packaging...

  • The City of Hansen Upgrades Parks with CDBG FundsJanuary 26, 2024

    The City of Hansen was awarded $250,000 in CDBG funds for playground and accessibility upgrades to two of their community parks, Hansen City Park and Rolling Hills Park — both...

  • Rural ED Pro and Childcare Grant Creates Impact in DriggsJanuary 26, 2024

    Childcare continues to be a challenge for Idaho communities large and small. However, the Child Care Expansion Grant Program, administered by the Idaho Workforce Development Council, has offered assistance to...

  • Idaho Gem Grant Boosts Job Creation in Oneida CountyJanuary 26, 2024

    Thanks to a Gem Grant of $22,000 and $50,000 awarded this fiscal year and last fiscal year respectively, Oneida County and the City of Malad were able to assist two...