HELENA, Mont. (NMB) – The Montana Department of Commerce has announced that 12 Montana communities will share more than $5.2 million in federal funds through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public and Community Facilities Program.
This program provides funding to local governments to address vital community needs.
North-central Montana communities awarded grants include:
- Hill County: $260,500 for wastewater system upgrades to a lift station and sewer lines
- Pondera County: $450,000 to renovate the Pondera County Medical Center heating, cooling systems and lighting fixtures
- City of Shelby: $450,000 for water system upgrades and replacement of water mains
- Valley County: $450,000 for water system upgrades to install and construct sewer lines, lift station and service connections
Jennifer Olson, Community Development Division Administrator, says these grants provide crucial funding for necessary projects.
“It supports local government efforts in economic development, housing, infrastructure and planning needs. It hits really, nearly almost every facet of a community so that the development of a local government grows and thrives. CDBG can generally always provide support into how that growth and development happens. It really is responsive to local needs and the decisions that are made at the local level.”
For more information, visit ComDev.MT.gov.
