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Monmouth Council accepts $80,000 EDA grant to fund feasibility study for year‑round market supporting BIPOC farmers
Summary
The Monmouth City Council directed staff to accept an $80,000 Economic Development Administration grant to fund a 9–12 month feasibility study for a year‑round indoor artisan and farmers market aimed at lowering participation barriers for Black, Indigenous and other farmers of color; council voted unanimously after staff explained the grant funds study only.
Monmouth City Council voted unanimously to direct staff to accept an $80,000 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to fund a feasibility study for a year‑round indoor artisan and farmers market intended to support Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) farmers in the Bridal Willamette Valley.
The council made the decision following a presentation by Suzanne Deffner, the city’s community and economic development director, who said the grant will fund a market feasibility study that examines operations, space needs, potential operators, and outreach. Deffner said the grant carries a 20 percent match…
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