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Des Arc, Oak Prairie Volunteer Fire Department receives grants from Governor Sanders, AEDC Rural Services Division
The City of Des Arc and the Oak Prairie Volunteer Fire Department have received grants from AEDC's Division of Rural Services.
Dec 20, 20243 min read


Media Notification: CAPDD Board Meetings scheduled for Dec. 12
The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) Boards will meet on Thursday, December 12.
Dec 4, 20242 min read


Media Notification: Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors to meet Dec. 9
The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors will meet on Monday, December 9 at 4 p.m.
Dec 4, 20241 min read


Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors to have Executive Committee Meeting October 24
The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors Executive Committee will meet October 24, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.
Oct 23, 20241 min read


Prairie County awarded $1.2 Million SEDAP grant
The $1.2 million grant will help Prairie County complete a county road improvement project.
Oct 22, 20244 min read


Notice for Carlisle on public hearing to identify and prioritize community needs
A public hearing will be held on October 4 at 6 pm. at The Carlisle Civic Center located at 215 S. Court St.
Sep 24, 20241 min read


Media Notification: CAPDD Board Meetings scheduled for Sept. 26
The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) Boards will meet on Thursday, September 26.
Sep 20, 20242 min read


Media Notification: Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors to meet Sept. 23
The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board of Directors will meet on Monday, September 23 at 4 p.m.
Sep 17, 20241 min read


Job Announcement: CAPDD hiring part-time Materials Recovery Processor
Central Arkansas Planning and Development District, Inc. will be accepting applications/resumes for a part-time Materials Recovery Processor
Sep 13, 20241 min read


Notice for Lonoke County on application for Community Development Block Grant Program
A public hearing will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the Lonoke County Courthouse.
Sep 6, 20242 min read


Port Authority gives DRA tour of projects, discuss future funding opportunities
Port Authority officials gave a tour of the Port of Little Rock to representatives of the Delta Regional Authority.
Aug 29, 20241 min read


You're Invited: Metro Regional Stakeholders Meeting for Faulkner, Lonoke, Pulaski, and Saline Counties to be held Sept. 10
The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 10 at 11 a.m. at the Willie Hinton Neighborhood Resource Center in Little Rock.
Aug 26, 20241 min read


Media Notification: CAPDD Board of Directors to meet Aug. 22
The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, August 22 at 10:30 a.m.
Aug 15, 20241 min read


U.S. Department of Labor announces $65M in grant funds to strengthen community colleges
The Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants (Round 5) will close on September 24, 2024 at 10:59 p.m. Central Time.
Aug 6, 20241 min read


Media Notification: CAPDD Board of Directors to meet July 25
The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, July 25 at 10:30 a.m.
Jul 19, 20241 min read


Three Planning/Economic Development District Directors participate in ACEDA panel discussion
Dwayne Pratt, Rodney Larsen, Renee Dycus, and April Campbell discussed the impact of districts assisting in acquiring grants at ACEDA.
Jul 18, 20241 min read


Project Update: Saline County officials give an update on the Old River Bridge Restoration
Saline County officials say "incredible progress" has been made since the final phase of the Old River Bridge restoration project began.
Jul 10, 20242 min read


U.S. Department of Commerce awards Conway $1.5 Million grant to support manufacturing business growth
The City of Conway receives a $1.5 Million grant from the U.S. Secretary of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) to improve
Jul 8, 20242 min read


Public Notice: Saline County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update open for public review and comment
The Saline County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update is open for public review and comment until July 15, 2024.
Jul 1, 20241 min read


Notice for City of Cabot on application for Community Development Block Grant Program
A public hearing will be held on July 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the Cabot Event Center to identify and prioritize the community needs.
Jun 28, 20242 min read
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