October 12, 2018 — In 2016, Benton County was awarded $185,000.00 from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission to replace failing septic systems in low to moderate income households. Since that time, 13 systems have successfully been replaced in Benton County. Malfunctioning or non-existent septic systems are a hazard to the public health and the environment. Repairing malfunctioning septic systems or creating new systems protects the health of the individual, the community and our drinking water. Replacement of failing systems also protects property values, our recreational waters, and more.
Funding still exists for the project and the Benton County Health Unit is actively seeking additional eligible participants. The grant covers all associated expenses, including engineering, installation, and the cost of the system itself. The income limits to qualify for the service depend on family size, roughly $52,300 for a family of four or $36,650 for a single person.
The grant is administered through the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District. Residents within the city limits of Rogers and Bentonville are not eligible to apply but may contact their city to see if other funds are available for septic system repairs. All other Benton County residents outside of Rogers or Bentonville city limits can receive an application for this no-cost septic replacement opportunity by calling the Benton County Health Unit at (479) 986-1358, option 1.
Congratulations to each of the Arkansas communities who will receive funding through the Outdoor Recreation Grants Program in 2024. We were proud to see many Northwest Arkansas communities represented at the grant awards ceremony. NWAEDD is privileged to partner with.
The communities of Harrison and Mountain Home, Arkansas, are set to receive a boost in their downtown revitalization efforts and support for the small business community, thanks to a Rural Business Development Grant secured by the Northwest Arkansas Economic.
Searcy County, AR (March 2023) Searcy County Judge Tony Horton had the privilege of traveling to Little Rock on March 3, 2023 to accept a $100,000.00 FUN Park Grant from the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism to construct a walking trail in the Welcome.
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Marshall, AR (September 2022) The City of Marshall will receive a State Hazard Mitigation Grant from the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management through the Department of Public Safety. In late July, the City received notification that its Walnut/Ozark Street.
Harrison, AR (January 2022) The Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District (NWAEDD) is pleased to announce that 14 communities across the nine-county region have recently been awarded grant funds totaling more than $1 million from state & federal.
