Community Development
Community Development is a key priority for local and state government agencies, focusing on improving the quality of life in communities through economic growth, housing, and social services. By fostering strong, vibrant communities, governments can address poverty, unemployment, and access to resources. This directory provides articles on community development and related topics like Economic Development, which explores strategies for job creation and attracting investments that drive regional growth.
Ellensburg, Washington, locals love their bike culture from the award-winning bike friendly infrastructure and policy to all the public events they can peddle to safely.
Bentonville, Arkansas, locals love their green space network designed in part for bike recreation, with a labyrinth of sculpture-dotted trails, gardens and a collection of world class art.
A network of public and private organizations recently received a $145,000 workforce development grant from the National Fund for Workforce Solutions
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $250,000 to the Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs to improve transit for individuals seeking health services
Communities in the Northeast are taking advantage of funding opportunities to develop tools and technologies to prepare for severe storms in the future
The USDA recently announced $370 million in federal funding will be awarded to 115 high-impact conservation projects across the country
Communities are leveraging grants to build and expand existing trails that increase access to green space as well as support economic sustainability
New research supports programs looking to increase access to safe and affordable childcare for middle- and low-income families
Several workforce development projects are being fueled by affordable housing initiatives to help struggling employees find economic stability
Many cities are collaborating with nonprofits to combine funding and resources to support local community projects
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is awarding more than $21 million in grants to conserve coastal wetlands across the country.
After Columbia invested $745,000 public dollars into downtown improvements, nearly $7 million private sector dollars were added to the projects
Many cities are experimenting with new services and incentives to drive participation and efficiency of municipal recycling programs
When state and federal government funding is cut, many communities see vital projects push forward through nonprofit organizations
With the help of state and federal grants, communities are making drastic improvements to local shelters.
Many cities are experimenting with different investments and incentives to attract businesses to the local economy and expect a high return on investment
Local governments are dedicating time and resources toward interaction with citizens to collect feedback, ideas and insight into the needs of the community
The Lakeview Civic Improvement Association applied for a grant to fuel park maintenance and improvement projects while promising to match the grant
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