Convoy receives $300,000 ODOD grant

Van Wert independent/ODOD information

COLUMBUS – The Village of Convoy has seen its investment in a series of planning meetings pay off with a $300,000 grant that will be used for several village projects.

In an effort to revitalize distressed areas around Ohio, the Ohio Department of Development approved nearly $3 million to make infrastructure improvements in 10 communities through the Neighborhood Revitalization Grant Program, a competitive program administered by the Department’s Office of Housing and Community Partnerships. Convoy was one of the communities that received state grants (click here for a list of the other project grants).

“To make our communities economically successful and keep them vibrant, we must invest in local neighborhood infrastructure and design projects,” said Christiane Schmenk, director of the Ohio Department of Development. “These grants ensure the necessary improvements are made to neighborhoods to improve the quality of life for Ohioans.”

Van Wert County will receive a $300,000 grant to make improvements in the Village of Convoy. The improvements include replacing sidewalks and curbs, installing flood and drainage infrastructure and six catch basins, demolishing three blighted structures, making street repairs, installing walkway lights, and surfacing a parking lot. The work also includes installing 250 linear feet of water pipe, six hydrants, two water valves, 200 linear feet of sewer pipe, and eight manholes, as well as installing two handicap accessible doors, relocating two utility poles, and installing 1,000 linear feet of gas line. The project will leverage $248,500 of additional funds.

The Office of Housing and Community Partnerships provides financial and technical assistance to units of local government and nonprofit organizations in Ohio for project activities that benefit low- and moderate-income citizens.

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