The Arkansas Economic Development Commission has awarded more than $888,000 in Community Development Block Grants to several Arkansas communities, including Stuttgart.
The city of Stuttgart will receive $220,000 to replace the roof on a community center.
Other grants were awarded to Woodruff County, $116,160 for renovation of a building for a food bank; Trumann, $82,500 for an adult education center; Haynes, $156,420 for a youth entrepreneur center; Peach Orchard, $134,910 for a tornado shelter and siren; and DeQueen, $178,090 for a wastewater line for assisted living center.
The grants are awarded under the general assistance and innovative projects line item, designed for communities to apply for grants not covered under other funding categories.
Details: Contact the Grants Management Division at 501-682-1211, or visit www.ArkansasEDC.com .