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County relays $500,000 fairgrounds grant application through CEDC
Summary
Staff said Congressman Riley's office submitted application materials for a potential $500,000 congressional grant for a new fairgrounds building; because of nonprofit eligibility rules, CEDC agreed to apply and — if awarded — would convey funds to the fair.
County staff told the board that Congressman Riley's office had helped submit an application for a potential $500,000 congressional grant to support a new fairgrounds building. Because the federal process in this case limited direct nonprofit applicants, staff said CEDC agreed to serve as the applicant and would transfer awarded funds to the fair if the grant is approved.
The presenter noted legal and procedural limits: "by law, IDAs cannot make grants, but local development corporations can," and staff said they consulted with the board chair and the mayor before proceeding with the resubmission. The board discussed timing and the uncertainty of Congressional appropriations; staff also described work to connect the fair effort with historic‑resource reviewers where needed.
No formal action was taken beyond informational review; staff said they would update the board on any award or required conditions.
