(KLZA)-- The Nebraska Department of Economic Development has awarded $1,941,360 in Community Development Block Grant funds to five communities under the second round of the 2022 Public Works Opportunity. A variety of projects were funded, including a community center, sidewalks, park improvements and street improvements.
The CDBG program is funded through the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development and administered by DED on behalf of Nebraska- non-entitlement communities. CDBG dollars exist to help communities enhance public health and safety, economic well-being, local vitality and quality of life.
Among the recipients of the CDBG funds was The Village of Elk Creek, Johnson County, was awarded $333,000 for a new community center which will be located at the intersection of 1st and Ash streets in the Village.
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