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Benton‑Franklin Council of Governments reviews 2024 ARPA economic resilience work for Franklin County
Summary
Benton‑Franklin Council of Governments presented its 2024 ARPA economic resilience recap to commissioners, highlighting grant navigation, technical assistance, broadband and brownfields work in Franklin County.
Representatives from the Benton‑Franklin Council of Governments (BFCOG) presented a 2024 recap of ARPA‑funded economic resilience work on Feb. 19 to the Franklin County Board of Commissioners.
Zach Ratkei, BFCOG local government programs director, said the work completed under the joint memorandum of agreement with Benton County focuses on researching grant opportunities, providing technical assistance to jurisdictions, and identifying grant‑eligible projects to facilitate redevelopment and economic recovery. He was joined by BFCOG Executive Director Michelle Holt and grant navigator Kristen Eby.
Highlights and local work cited - Grant navigation and…
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