State Senator Andy Manar championed the program during negotiations for the Rebuild Illinois construction plan.
“Quality, affordable housing is a fundamental human need. We negotiated the landmark, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital plan because we recognized it’s a need that government has the ability to play a critical role in providing,” said Manar, who chairs the Senate Appropriations II Committee. “Repurposing vacant buildings not only makes it easier for struggling families to put a roof over their head, but it also gives Downstate municipalities that have seen their budgets devastated by COVID-19 the opportunity to add value to their communities.”
Alton, Worden receive grants for blighted homes
Dylan Suttles, dyaln.suttles@thetelegraph.com
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A trackhoe tears into the house at 1022 Tremont in Alton in April. The city has received $161,000 to address blighted properties. Worden also has received $123,400 for similar purposes.
ALTON The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has announced Alton and Worden among 68 recipients of Strong Communities Program (SCP) grants.
Alton will receive $161,000 and Worden will receive $123,400.
Alton Mayor Brant Walker said the city will use the funds used to reimburse money spent on the demolition of blighted properties.
“At this point, that is the main goal but it might also be used for other projects in the future,” Walker said.
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Subscriber only A new funding opportunity for community groups and not-for-profit organisations planning new capital projects or upgrades is now taking expressions of interest. Hinkler MP Keith Pitt has announced a new round of the popular Stronger Communities Program. Mr Pitt said the funding comes after what has been an tough year for the community and local groups and organisations. It s been a tough year for the whole community, but in particular local groups and organisations which haven t been able to meet or operate as normal due to COVID restrictions, he said. To reflect this, this special round of the Stronger Communities Program will fund up to 100 per cent of eligible costs, with grants of between $2500 and $20,000. This is a significant change, for this round only, which means groups and organisations do not need to match funding.
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Originally published on December 22, 2020 2:17 pm
The state has issued the first grant winners through a new community revitalization effort that includes Bloomington, Peoria and dozens of communities across Illinois.
The City of Bloomington is set to receive $175,000 through the Strong Communities Program. The City of Peoria will get $200,000 and Peoria County is slated to receive $84,5000.
The Livingston County village of Dwight has been awarded $60,000.
The Pritzker administration launched the $30 million program in August as part the Rebuild Illinois capital plan.
Local governments get funding to rehab abandoned and blighted housing.
The Illinois Housing Department Authority (IHDA) announced $10 million in grants to nearly 70 communities in the first round of funding.