Advancing Regional Prosperity through Quality of Place and Community Workforce Attraction Grants
Following the Ready Communities Planning Grant stage, up to $3 million in implementation grants will be available in 2019-2020 to eligible organizations within counties that have completed Quality of Place and Workforce Attraction Plans.
The following is a list of implementation funding categories and some examples of the types of projects or programs that may be eligible for Ready Communities Grant funding.
Aesthetics and Beautification Enhancements
- Place branding
- Public art
- Streetscape beautification
- Park enhancements
- Main street type investments
Connectivity Infrastructure Development
- Bike & pedestrian paths
- Trail enhancements
- Walkability improvements
- Public broadband or wi-fi
- Public transit or other transportation needs
Community Cohesion & Support
- Childcare facilities
- Workforce training centers
- Public spaces
- Innovation spaces
- Farmers markets