Provides grant writing and grant administration services to cities, counties and organizations. Provides project administration and non-profit administration. Offers Small Business Administration 504 and Regional Revolving Fund loans to new or existing businesses. Buys, renovates and sells homes to low-income home buyers. Can assist with down payment and closing costs.
Conducts needs assessments and analysis.
Coordinates Transportation Connections, that provides rides to work, school and childcare for persons in Crawford, Phelps and Dent counties moving from welfare to work. Coordinate a regional website for marketing region. Develops comprehensive and strategic plans. Allow them to escrow funds, which are theirs when they complete their goals. Offers a speakers bureau on environmental issues, such as solid waste, recycling, water protection.