New state LSA grant program does not require matching funds
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January 31, 2022

New state LSA grant program does not require matching funds

By Stacy Wolford

By KRISTIE LINDEN
klinden@yourmvi.com

Washington County residents, organizations and municipalities are no strangers to Local Share Account money, but now there is a statewide opportunity to apply for grants up to $1 million.
The state Department of Community and Economic Development has opened a new grant program for grants up to $1 million that will be open until March 15.

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