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Region III-A: 50 years as a NE Indiana EDD!
What is an EDD and how can your community benefit? Region III-A Economic Development District and Regional Planning Commission was formed in 1974, making the agency 50 years old this year! Region III-A is one of nine economic development districts (EDDs) in Indiana. At times, we find that it is not exactly clear what an…
Larwill Receives Water Infrastructure Planning Grant
Region 3A assists Town in receiving one of only 7 Federal Grants Statewide.
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City of Kendallville and Huntington County Receive OCRA Recovery Housing Grants
Region III-A members represent 2 of the 4 Indiana Recipients of Federal Funding for Transitional Housing Programs. Most of our projects are directly related to building economically thriving communities for people to live, work and grow. Others are about considering all members of the community – transformed lives, transform communities. We are honored to have…
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What is a Capital Stack? How can Capital Stacking help Municipalities Finance Projects?
Large municipal projects often only consider bonding alone or grants and cash as funding sources. While these methods are tried and true, new ways to fund projects are available to innovative municipalities. Today, municipal governments and districts have more options than ever in funding options. Instead of trying to find one large source of funds,…
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Participation opportunity: Regional Application for the U.S. DOT EV Charging Station Grant
Region 3-A to apply for federal funds bringing more EV stations to NE Indiana Communities
Region 3A Assists in Securing Grants for Lifesaving Roadway Projects
Ten Indiana communities have received funding through the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant to complete new roadway projects aimed at eliminating dangerous intersections and roads. With grant-writing assistance from Region 3A, Huntington County was awarded $200,000. Per the USDOT, the funds will be used “to develop a comprehensive safety action plan.”…
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FCC Map Challenge Survey – Broadband Funding Allocation
IMPORTANT and URGENT! Please act by Jan 13th for broadband funding allocation
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Indiana Broadband Strategic Partnership
Indiana Farm Bureau formed the Indiana Broadband Strategic Partnership (IBSP) in order to help bring reliable broadband to the most unserved and underserved communities across the state. The Indiana Speed Test was launched to gather data for project planning and as evidence for state and federal grant applications. We encourage everyone to promote and participate…
Grow Wabash County Secures $50,000 CARES Act Funding for Program
Grow Wabash County has been awarded $50,000 in EDA CARES Act funding for a program designed to teach small Wabash County businesses skills to improve their e-commerce presence. Our team here at Region 3A will be assisting Grow Wabash County as they implement the program. We are very excited about the opportunities that this program…
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DOT Funding Opportunity Announcement: Safe Streets and Roads for All
The Department of Transportation has announced the availability of $1 Billion in funding for the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grants (SS4A). The program will award grants for projects which support the National Roadway Safety Strategy local initiatives to prevent death and serious injury on roads and streets. The Notice of Funding Opportunity is…
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