PIERRE, S.D. - Governor Kristi Noem has awarded $920,000 for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to fund community improvement projects in Wagner.

“As South Dakota’s economy continues to thrive, it’s essential that our communities grow alongside it. The infrastructure improvements are vital for enhancing the quality of life for our residents and creating continued success across our state,” said Joe Fiala, commissioner of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.

The CDBG program provides funding to local governments to complete projects that improve living conditions.

Wagner will use the awarded CDBG funds for water and wastewater improvements along Highway 46.

'Community Development Block Grants provide funding to ensure suitable living environments are maintained and economic development opportunities are expanded for South Dakota’s low to moderate income populations.

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is competitive and requires a percentage of the total project cost to be paid through local funds.

Funding levels are based on variety of factors including application requests, benefit to low and moderate income populations, nature of the project, and project timeline.

Community Development Block Grants are funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and administered by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.'

For more details on the CDBG program, visit https://sdgoed.com/public-records/cdbg-program/.