About the Program:

The purpose of the program is to assist communities with grant and loan funding to construct local enhancements to a school building or facility or preserve former school and government facilities that have existing or future community uses. All projects must be related to economic development or quality of life enhancement. Facilities may be space for community gatherings and functions, recreational, swimming and athletic facilities for community members, particularly youth.

Purpose:

The purpose of the CFP is to assist communities to preserve former school and surplus government facilities that have existing or future community uses.

Eligible Applicants:

Eligible applicants are: counties, incorporated cities or towns, joint powers boards or other local governmental entities. A joint powers board may apply with the written approval of all participating agencies to the joint powers agreement. An eligible applicant may contract with a Community Development Organization or a State Development Organization to use grant and loan funds from an approved application.

Match Requirements:

A grant in an amount up to $250,000 for a project shall require a minimum match of 10 percent (10%) of eligible project activity costs. A grant in an amount over $250,000 but not more than $1,000,000 for a project shall require a minimum match of 15 percent (15%) of eligible project activity costs.

CLICK HERE to download a brochure with more information on the
Community Facilities Grant & Loan Program (CFP)

Contact

Dave Simonsen, Business Ready Communities/Community Facilities Program Manager at 307.777.2813, or contact your Regional Director.