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Benton County authorizes application for up to $1 million in CDBG funds
Summary
The commission authorized County Mayor Mark Ward to apply for FY2025 State Community Development Block Grant funds up to $1,000,000 for public health and safety projects and to sign grant documents on the county’s behalf.
Benton County Commissioners on Feb. 18 authorized County Mayor Mark Ward to submit one or more applications for FY2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and to sign related grant and contract documents on behalf of the county.
The resolution (20250218-09) states Benton County will provide local matching funds from the general account and requests permission to pursue up to $1,000,000 for public health and safety projects. The county’s action grants the mayor authority to proceed with the application process and to take steps necessary for grant implementation if awarded.
On a roll call vote the commission approved the authorization 13 Ayes, 0 No, 5 Absent. The minutes do not specify the exact project(s) that would receive the funds should the application succeed.
