The City of Elgin used Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) funds to improve the walkability, accessibility and connectivity through historic downtown and to other parts of the city and future developments.
The $500,000 in CDBG funding was a critical element in supporting the sidewalk project that stretched more than five city streets and linked downtown to the city’s Veterans Memorial Park and its future park expansion that will break ground in August. The project also connected public restrooms to the park and the city’s Chamber of Commerce and to a CARTs transit building. With the additions, pedestrian can use sidewalks to traverse the entire historic business district to several area schools and the local Austin Community College campus, medical facilities, and additional parks outside the downtown area.
TDA’s Community Development Fund and its Downtown Revitalization and Main Street programs can fund a variety of projects to local communities with $250,000 and $500,000 maximum funding awards. While the 2023 funding opportunity closed in May, the 2024 application process is anticipated to start accepting applications in January. CAPCOG can provide technical assistance and help determine what projects may qualify for the funding opportunities for those communities in the 10-county region.
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