Grant Awarded to Fund the Construction of New Homes for Individuals in Need MONROE, La., June 1, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Community Trust Bank are pleased to announce they have awarded a $120,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant to the Rays of Sonshine, to help fund the construction of 12 new homes for very low-income residents. The Rays of Sonshine is building the homes as part of a comprehensive neighborhood revitalization in a south Monroe, Louisiana, neighborhood. Rays of Sonshine is calling the project the Sonshine Community of Hope. The 12 new homes will provide permanent and permanent supportive housing to chronically homeless people, and very low-income individuals and families. |
Funding News USA: Governor Announces Green Infrastructure Grant Award RecipientsGovernor Pat Quinn announced more than $5 million in investments to 13 communities across Illinois for green infrastructure improvement projects. Illinois Green Infrastructure Grants (IGIG) are designed to support projects that reduce the amount of pollution running into Illinois waterways from stormwater sources and reduce the risk of localized flooding. Read More > Scarnati: Natural Gas Energy Development Impact Fee Grants AwardedBusinesses and organizations in the 25th Senatorial District will receive more than $798,000 in state Natural Gas Energy Development Program grants, according to Senator Joe Scarnati (R-Jefferson). The Natural Gas Energy Development Program was created as part of Act 13 of 2012, as a way to help promote economic development and energy independence, while protecting the environment. The grants were part of $7.7 million in funding awarded across the state to 25 companies and organizations making the switch to natural gas (CNG) for their heavy-duty fleet vehicles. “These grants provide a significant investment in local businesses and organizations, which are important employers within our region,” Scarnati stated. “Using heavy-duty vehicles that operate on natural gas will help us to utilize environmentally friendly energy made here in the United States, while keeping jobs in our community.” Read More >TESTIMONIALS |
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