County relays $500,000 fairgrounds grant application through CEDC

Jun 9, 2026

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.

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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.

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