LITTLE ROCK – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission have awarded more than $11.9 million in funding to Arkansas cities, counties, and communities.Governor Sanders joined AEDC officials to present the grants during an awards ceremony at the Governor’s Conference Room in Little Rock on Aug. 22.The Pansy Fire Department in Cleveland County received a Rural Community Grant for $4,024.00 to purchase new fire hoses.Representatives from the Arkansas communities attended to accept the grant awards, including the late Cleveland County Judge Jimmy Cummings and Pansy Fire Department’s Jerry Pennington.“From Norfork to McGehee to Horatio, Arkansans across the state deserve to live in safe, vibrant communities, and that’s why these grants are so important,” said Governor Sanders. “Not only will this funding go towards critical infrastructure projects throughout the Natural State, but it will also fund community parks, walking trails, youth centers, and more – projects that will improve residents’ quality of life and ensure our towns and cities are great places to call home.”In total, $11,917,562.72 was awarded through the General Assistance Community Development Block Grant, Rural Services Block Grant, and Rural Community Grant programs. Sixty-five grants were awarded across the three programs.“In Arkansas, strong communities are the foundation of our success,” said Clint O’Neal, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. “Grants awarded through AEDC’s Division of Rural Services and the Grants Division help communities provide needed resources, equipment, and services that keep our communities strong and healthy.”There were a combined 36 grants, totaling $11,546,309.95, awarded from the Community Development Block Grant programs. The grants were awarded under the General Assistance and Rural Services Block Grant set-asides, part ...
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