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Sparks secures state and federal funding for affordable housing, shelter services and pedestrian upgrades
Summary
Mayor Ed Lawson said the city secured $2.8 million through Home Means Nevada to purchase two parcels for affordable housing, assisted 299 households with rental aid tied to AB 396, awarded CDBG funds to Eddie House, and won federal CPF grants totaling $4 million and $1.3 million for a community hub and pedestrian rehabilitation.
Sparks officials said the city has advanced multiple housing and community-service efforts after securing state and federal funding.
Mayor Ed Lawson said the Home Means Nevada program provided $2,800,000 in funding to purchase two parcels that the city intends to develop into affordable housing. Lawson described the purchases as "a small but important step in addressing the housing challenges we face."
The mayor credited…
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