Most civic projects that benefit an entire community (water or sewer systems, community buildings, etc.) are both complex and very expensive. As such, it is often necessary to secure funds from many different sources to accomplish a community improvement project. The primary sources of this type of funding are listed below.
Community Development Block Grant
The CDBG program, administered by the DED, provides grants and loan funds to cities with a population under 50,000 and counties under 200,000, to assist in a variety of public works and economic development projects.
USDA - Rural Development
United States Department of Agriculture - Rural Development has a wide range of grant and loan programs to assist non-urban communities with various development projects, including community buildings, alert sirens, and economic development initiatives.
Economic Development Administration
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) was established under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 3121), as amended, to generate jobs, help retain existing jobs, and stimulate industrial and commercial growth in economically distressed areas of the United States. EDA assistance is available to rural and urban areas of the Nation experiencing high unemployment, low income, or other severe economic distress.
Missouri Public Utility Alliance
The MPUA offers a range of services and programs to its members. Many of these services are free, some are fee based.
Messick Foundation
The goal of the Messick Foundation is to assist a variety of charitable organizations operationg for the benefit of the residents of Andrew county or any adjacent county.
Enviromental Protection Agency
