Keywords Something is happening here... Home About City Government Services I Want To... You are here Home Small Cities Development Program Small Cities Development Program to Start Accepting Applications POSTED ON: SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 - 11:36AM News Release - Small Cities Develop Program to Start Accepting Applications Contact: Messina Owings Phone: (320) 258-0681 Address: Central MN Housing Partnership Inc. Fax: (320) 259-9590 37 28th Ave. North, Suite 102 Email: mowings@cmhp.net St. Cloud, MN 56303 September 28, 2020 For immediate release Small Cities Development Program to Start Accepting Applications After much anticipation, the Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) will be kicking off in the City of Wadena. The Central Minnesota Housing Partnership has scheduled informational meetings for homeowners, rental property owners and commercial property owners in Wadena who are interested in participating in the program. The meetings are scheduled for Thursday, October 15th at the Maslowski Wellness Center in Wadena. That date will represent the official start of the Small Cities Development Program, which was first put in motion over one year ago. “It’s a long process to receive this funding, but the hard part is over”, said Program Manager Messina Owings of the Central Minnesota Housing Partnership. “Now it’s time for the rewarding part; fixing up homes, rental, and commercial properties”. The homeowner’s meeting is scheduled to start at 5:00 PM and the rental property owner’s meeting will follow at 6:00 PM, with the commercial property owners meeting at 7:00 PM. Those attending will learn about program eligibility requirements, the application process and construction steps. Applications will be available at the meeting. “Attending the meeting is very important as applications will be available for the first time and funding is awarded on a first come, first served basis”, said Owings. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) awarded funding in June to the City of Wadena. A total of $681,720 was awarded to complete a minimum of 4 homeowner projects and 9 single family rentals, 18 multifamily units, and 5 commercial properties. The award also covers the cost of administration for the term of the grant. Questions about the Small Cities Development Program can be directed to Messina Owings, Central Minnesota Housing Partnership, Inc. Program Manager at (320) 258-0681 or mowings@cmhp.net . Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds For more information please visit MN Employment & Economic Development City of Wadena • 222 2nd Street SE • Wadena, MN 56482 • (218) 631-7707 Website Disclaimer Government Websites by CivicPlus® Login

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