Project Summaries

The City of Monette received $40,000 to renovate an old bank building into a museum.

The City of Rose Bud received $16,125 to construct a pavilion at the city park and repair drainage damage to the walking trail.

Howard County received $29,750 to construct a farmers' market.

Little River County received $30,000 to construct a pavilion to be used as a farmers' market.

Jackson County received $20,000 to purchase a forklift to assist the recycling program.

The City of Booneville received $19,899.04 to purchase a siren system.

The City of Harrisburg received $75,000 to construct an addition to the senior life center.

The City of Corning received $20,000 to renovate the city pool.

Jefferson County received $75,000 to purchase equipment and renovate the Boys and Girls Club.

The City of Bono received $20,000 to construct a new sidewalk along a major thoroughfare of the community.

The City of Kingsland received $10,000 to purchase school crossing caution lights.

Clark County received $70,000 to construct a regional emergency and fire training center.

The City of Greenwood received $150,000 for phase 1 of Community Center Construction.

The City of Mt. Ida received $19,991.88 to purchase a Tornado Alert Warning System.

The City of Bay received $30,000 to construct a new city park.

The City of Palestine received $15,000 to purchase a backhoe.

The City of Calico Rock received $18207.39 to make park improvements.

The City of Brookland received $40,000 to renovate a building to house the Brookland City Hall, Brookland Utilities, and a community room.

Izard County received $50,000 for physical addressing, center road line mapping, and enhanced 911.

The City of Rector received $25,000 to renovate a building into Community Development / Chamber of Commerce Offices.

The City of Vanndale received $7,500 to add playground equipment to their fun park.

The City of Brentwood received $20,000 to make renovations to the Brentwood Park / Rest Area.

The City of Higginson received $10,000 to purchase police equipment for Higginson Police Department.

Washington County received $35,000 to equip the shooting range with a target system.

The City of Grubbs received $25,000 to renovate the community building.

The City of Augusta received $12,000 to renovate a building to be used as a courthouse.

The City of Hope received $38,000 to finish the exterior of the Henry Clay Yerger School Museum.

The Community of Kerr received $8,583.10 for improvements at the Martin Loop Park.

Lafayette County received $15,500 to construct a parking lot for the County Courthouse and County Jail.

The City of Carlisle received $141,500 to begin phase 1 of a civic center.

The City of Crawfordsville received $7,500 to renovate an old bank building into a city hall.

The City of Dumas received $30,000 to purchase a new chassis with remount for ambulance.

The Community of Woodlawn received $21,429 for work on a four-field ball complex.

Monroe County received $7,000 to make improvements to the county jail.

Prairie County received $42,000 to renovate the county jail.

The City of Heber Springs received $21,107.14 to purchase storm sirens.

The City of McGehee received $40,000 to construct a concession stand and restrooms at the recreational complex.

The City of Bradley received $6,000 to purchase equipment for the community center.

The City of Yellville received $20,000 to move the Yellville train depot to the city park to serve as a visitor's center and area museum.

Sharp County received $20,807 to purchase a fuel control system and a plasma cutter.

The City of Horseshoe Bend received $20,000 to renovate the city hall.

The City of Marvell received $20,000 to renovate the city hall.

The City of Swifton received $13,637 to renovate the community center.

Stone County received $26,850 to construct a garage at the county jail site.

The City of Foreman received $30,000 to assist with renovating a building to house the city water office.

The City of Helena-West Helena received $15,000 to make renovations to the baseball/softball fields.

The City of Alexander received $29,477.93 to purchase equipment for the police department.

The City of Hampton received $21,106 to purchase a police vehicle.

The City of Mulberry received $10,000 to assist with purchasing a walk in cooler/freezer for the Mulberry Senior Center.

The City of Van Buren received $2,695 to purchase a fire system for an existing hood at the Van Buren Senior Center.

The City of Alma received $15,000 to construct a walk-in cooler/freezer combo at the Alma Senior Center.

The City of Wrightsville received $19,122.10 to purchase playground for the city park.

The City of Mayflower received $1,400 to purchase two circuit riders for the city's welcome sign.

The City of Marianna received $15,000 to renovate the community center.

Fulton County received $25,000 to make roof repairs to the Fulton County Jail and County Office Annex.

The City of Wooster received $22,000 to make park improvements.

The City of Widener received $10,000 to purchase equipment for the community center.

The City of Plumerville received $20,000 to purchase two police cars.

Johnson County received $36,467 to purchase a Meals-on-Wheels truck.

Randolph County received $27,000 for concrete work on the Randolph County Courthouse.

The City of Waldron received $7,410 for construction of a concrete parking lot.

The City of Piggott received $17,000 for community center renovations.

The City of Black Rock received $6,346.88 to install tornado sirens.

The City of Wynne received $10,000 to purchase bleachers for their sports complex.

(GIF-2) General Improvement Funded

Fire Protection Grants Received

FY08 Cycle I

Total Funds Requested= $1,649,482.57

Total Funds Available= $456,226.25

Project Summaries

The Elkins Fire Department received $13,500 to purchase a thermal imaging camera and a vehicle stabilization system.

The Maumelle Fire Department received $30,000 to purchase equipment for a pumper.

The Lake Village Fire Department received $7,000 to purchase equipment for their fire department.

The Ogden Fire Department received $4,306.75 to complete the interior of their fire station.

The Etowah Fire Department received $15,000 to install fire hydrants in the Etowah Fire District.

The Crawford County Fire Association received $30,000 to purchase 7 thermal imaging cameras for fired departments in the county.

The Lynn Fire Improvement District received $18,116 to purchase new communication equipment.

The Smackover Fire Department received $8,192 to purchase SCBAs.

The Midway-Boyd Hill Fire Department received $5,000 to dig a well and purchase a holding tank.

The St. Charles Fire Department received $30,000 to expand their current fire station.

The Lake Erling Fire Department received $5,000 to make repairs to their station and purchase safety equipment.

The Humphrey Fire Department received $30,000 to purchase safety equipment.

The Newcastle Fire Department received $29,748 to purchase and install fire hydrants.

The Eliott Fire Department received $10,000 to replace the roof on their existing fire station.

The Dover Fire Department received $6,518 to purchase a Thermal Imager.

The Walker Creek Fire Department received $5,000 to update their existing tanker.

The Alleene Fire Department received $4,000 to purchase equipment and fire hydrants.

The Corley Mountain Fire Department received $2,000 to retrofit a newly acquired brush truck.

The Decatur Fire Department received $18,970 to purchase Jaws of Life.

The Hardy Fire Department received $11,028 to build a new fire station.

The Wallace Fire Department received $4,000 to purchase a new tanker truck.

The Yarborough Fire Department received $4,000 to add and awning to their existing fire station.

The Hicks Fire Department received $4,000 to purchase and install 2 fire hydrants.

The Jack's Isle Fire Department received $4,000 to purchase and install a new fire pump.

The East Ogden Volunteer Fire Department received $3,072 to complete the interior of their new fire station.

The Moro Fire Department received $15,000 to replace an old fire truck with a newer model.

The Little Flock Fire Department received $10,080 to purchase a thermal imaging camera.

The Belleville Fire Department received $2,000 to purchase new hoses.

The Chickalah Fire Department received $2,000 to purchase wildland turnout gear.

The Sulphur Rock Fire Department received $17,623 to purchase SCBAs and bottles.

The Mount Judea Fire Deparment received $29,481 to construct a new fire station for the Vendor-Red Rock area.

The Dardanelle Fire Department received $4,882.50 to replace 10 Alarm Notification Pagers.

The Farmington Fire Department received $21,410 to purchase new firefighting equipment.

The Charleston Rural Fire Department received $30,000 to construct a new fire station in the Vesta area.

The Oil Trough Fire Department received $10,151 for rennovations to their existing fire station.

The Plainview Fire Department received $2,000 to purchase some small equipment.

The Ward Fire Department received $17,600 to purchase and install fire hydrants.

The Ola Fire Department received $2,000 to purchase and install equipment on a new brush truck.

The Havana Fire Department received $2,000 to purchase new turnout gear.

The Cerro Gordo Fire Department received $4,000 to install a heating system in their fire station.

The Galla Rock Fire Department received $2,000 to purchase personal protective equipment.

The Richmond Fire Department received $4,000 to purchase new communication equipment.

(GIF-3) General Improvement Funded

County Fair Grants Received

FY08 Cycle I

Total Funds Requested= $188,270

Total Funds Available= $52,000

Project Summaries

Lonoke County received $6,000 to replace wooden stemwalls of the poultry barn.

White County received $5,000 to assist construction on a new office building.

Lawrence County received $6,000 to replace their security fence.

Lafayette County received $7,000 to rebuild the stage and backstage area in the auditorium.

Newton County received $7,000 to refurbish the Elzie Bennett Building.

Miller County received $7,000 to redirect water drainage and replace paneling in the main building.

Pope County received $7,000 to construct a fence on the north side of the fairgrounds.

Franklin County received $7,000 to purchase a sound system for the community fair building.

Rural Community Development Grants Received

FY08 Cycle III

Total Funds Requested= $316,086.26

Total Funds Available= $169,492.91

Project Summaries

The City of Cedarville is receiving $15,000 for the construction of the Cedarville Public Library and Community Education Center.

The Murfreesboro Fire Department is receiving $15,000 to purchase a brush truck.

The Tracy Area Fire Department is requesting $8,466.78 to upgrade the Tracy Area Fire Protection District's main fire station.

The City of Lamar is receiving $5,970.31 to purchase equipment and a security system for their city park.

The Umpire Fire Department is receiving $15,000to construct a new fire station.

The Blevins Fire Department is receiving $15,000 to purchase a new fire truck.

The City of Tontitown is receiving $14,948 to install lights on their local walking trail.

The City of Bay is receiving $8,436.49 to construct a new little league ball field.

The Piney Point Volunteer Fire Department is receiving $15,000 to constuct a fire station for the Pine Top area.

The Piney Point Volunteer Fire Department is receiving $15,000 to constuct a fire station for the Pine Top area.

The Ouchita County Fire District #1 is receiving $15,000 to complete construction of the Harmony Grove fire station.

The Town of Alread is receiving $5,059.54 to make improvements to their existing FUN park.

The Lake Village Fire Department is receiving $14,849 to expand their existing fire station.

The Bradford Fire Department is receiving $15,000 to purchase a new fire truck

The Enola Fire Department is receiving $3,525 to purchase new communication equipment.

The City of Elaine is receiving $5,000 to build an outdoor basketball court.