Hampton staff propose streamlining EDA grants, higher caps and easier application rules
Leonard Sledge recommended changes to the Economic Development Authority grant programs: simplify documentation, add eligibility for service businesses, increase maximum awards for some programs, reduce match ratios, and create an electronic portal and administrative authority to speed awards.
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Leonard Sledge, chief officer for community and economic development, presented a package of proposed changes to the Economic Development Authority (EDA) grant programs intended to expand access, speed awards, and align grants with the city's strategic priorities.
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