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City continues business-district grant program and wins IDOT Safe Routes to School planning grant

Lebanon City Council · May 1, 2026
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Summary

Economic development staff announced continuation of a 50% reimbursement business-district grant program (up to $10,000 per award, $50,000 total this year) and that Lebanon was selected for an IDOT Safe Routes to School community travel plan expected to open future funding opportunities (roughly $250,000 program value).

Economic development staff (Speaker 9) told the council on April 30 that the business-district grant program will continue for a second year with a $50,000 total allocation and 50% reimbursement awards capped at $10,000 per project on a first-come, first-served basis. Staff explained eligible projects must be permanent leasehold…

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