Houston, MO. – A federal grant will be giving over $1.6 million dollars to the Licking community for construction of a new emergency response site. The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced on Wednesday that it was awarding $41.2 million through its Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) program to 41 Missouri communities to help them prevent, prepare for, and respond to the lasting effects of COVID-19.
“As our state moves on from the COVID-19 crisis, we’re proud that Missourians stayed the course through its difficulties,” said Governor Mike Parson. “The Community Development Block Grant program is helping Missouri communities invest in improvements to prepare for future challenges. By addressing key needs in infrastructure and public safety, these projects are building a stronger tomorrow and a more resilient Missouri.”
Locally, the city of Licking, Missouri in northern Texas County will be receiving $1,690,000 for the construction of the Texas County Memorial Hospital Emergency Response Site. The city will create this new site so that residents have access to nearby health care services. Other funded projects through the state include broadband development, infrastructure improvements, public facility construction, and more.
“The Community Development Block Grant program strengthens communities, as well as our state’s economy,” said Maggie Kost, Acting Director of the Department of Economic Development. “We’re proud of the progress made using these funds and grateful for the support of our federal partners, as we help Missourians prosper.”
