Lieutenant Governor Skillman Awards $40,000 Planning Grant to Daviess County

Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman recently awarded Daviess County a $40,000 planning grant to fund a historical preservation study of the County Museum Building. The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs administers the planning grants through the Small Cities and Towns Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

"Planning grants are invaluable tools that can help rural communities improve the quality of life for their residents," said Lt. Governor Skillman, who also serves as Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development.  "I am pleased to award this grant to Daviess County. It shows good foresight to investigate the options available to improve your community."

The grant will fund a historical preservation feasibility study which will examine the current condition of the County Museum Building and evaluate the building's historical attributes.  The study will also provide cost estimates for restoration of the building, as well as estimates for costs associated with operation and maintenance of the museum.

The CDBG grant program has proven to be an effective tool for community-based planning and research initiatives that improve local quality of life and economic opportunities.

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The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs was created by legislation in 2005, making rural Indiana a major focus for the first time.  Lt. Governor Becky Skillman was appointed as the first-ever Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. For additional information on OCRA and its programs visit www.in.gov/ocra.

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