Polk County | Western Arkansas Planning & Development District

27 Jul 2022

City of Mena awarded $275,000 from EDA to build out their mountain bike trails!

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Notice of Investment Award Title:Travel, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Program – Ward Lake Trails Construction Project DOC Bureau:Economic Development AdministrationInvestment No and Type:08-79-05640 – Economic Adjustment Assistance (American Rescue Plan) Applicant:City of Mena Contact Information:Ashley Garris, Assistant Executive Director for the West Arkansas Planning … Read More

7 Dec 2018

AEDC awards Hatfield $100,000 grant for bridge replacement on Buddy Bean Drive

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October 18, 2018 LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (October 18, 2018) – Hatfield was one of 16 cities and counties presented awards totaling more than $3 million by Gov. Asa Hutchinson at a ceremony Oct. 18 at the State Capitol. The City … Read More

18 Oct 2017

Town of Cove receives $106,542 Community Development Block Grant from AEDC

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LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (October 10, 2017) – Governor Asa Hutchinson presented grants totaling $1,824,282 to 11 Arkansas cities and counties at a ceremony held at the State Capitol on October 10, 2017. The funds originate from the U.S. Department of … Read More

7 Jun 2016

Hatfield Receives Rural Community Grant

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Governor Asa Hutchinson, AEDC Executive Director Mike Preston, AEDC Executive Vice President Amy Fecher and Rural Services Director Alex Johnston presented $127,772.28 to 13 rural communities at an awards ceremony on May 26th, 2016 held at the John Q. Hammons … Read More

18 Feb 2016

Corley-Mountain Receives Rural Services Block Grant

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Little Rock, AR: Governor Asa Hutchinson, AEDC Executive Director Mike Preston, AEDC Executive Vice President of Operations Amy Fecher and Rural Services Director Alex Johnston presented $696,000.00 to 11 rural communities selected for funding through the Rural Services Block Grant … Read More