Small municipalities across the nation grapple with a unique set of financial challenges. Tasked with providing essential services, maintaining infrastructure, and ensuring the well-being of their communities, they often face budget limitations that can hinder progress. In this context, grants emerge as a critical component of their financial plans, offering a lifeline of support and a means to address specific needs.
This section lists our posts on the subject of grants.
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City Park Playground Expansion Update
️We’re excited to share that the major installation work on the City Park playground expansion is complete! 🎉 What’s left? 📅 Weather permitting, everything should be ready…
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City Park Playground Expansion Begins April 14
Thanks to a generous 2024 Platte County Outreach Grant, the City of Houston Lake is excited to announce the installation of our City Park playground expansion—bringing new…
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What are Block Grants?
Block grants are a form of fiscal federalism where the federal government provides state or local governments with funds to support broad programs and services. Unlike categorical…
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Another Grant Opportunity for the HL City Park
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources offers a Scrap Tire Surface Material Grant. We first looked at this grant hoping to use it in conjunction with our…
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The 2024 Platte County Outreach Grant Awarded for Improvements at the HL City Park
A New Plan for 2024 and Beyond When the playground was originally installed with a single play structure supporting 5-to-12-year-olds, the plan was to follow up with…
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Playground Grant Opinion Poll
Cast your vote in this Opinion Poll to express your stance on the phased plan encompassing the remediation of to improve and expand our city park’s playground.…
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The 2024 Platte County Outreach Grant Proposal for the City Park
What happened to the 2023 Outreach Grant? In 2023, the Houston Lake City Park playground was earmarked for improvement through the Platte County Outreach Grant. The full…
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The Crucial Role of Grants to Small Cities
Small municipalities face unique financial challenges as they strive to provide essential services, maintain infrastructure, and promote community well-being within limited budgets. One invaluable resource that plays…
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2023 Outreach Grant Extension Announced
We are excited to announce that the original project completion date for our 2023 Outreach Grant has been extended, granting us more time to ensure the success…
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Outreach Grant 2023 Project Update
Enhancing Safety and Community Spirit Exciting updates regarding our 2023 Outreach Grant project! The stars have aligned and the project is finally approaching implementation. The grant will…
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Houston Lake Secures 2023 Outreach Grant! 🌟
Great news, Houston Lake! We are delighted to announce that the City of Houston Lake has been awarded a 2023 Outreach Grant. This grant is a remarkable…