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Change: The Office of Community Development (OCD) administers rural community development programs within USDA Rural Development. Each program and initiative promotes self-sustaining, long term economic and community development in rural areas. OCD also offers community development technical assistance at the local level.Browse the weblinks above or open the attachments below   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1104)

Change: USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Program helps rural communities build or expand vital community facilities, such as assisted living facilities, libraries, police and fire stations,   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 976)

Change: USDA Rural Development offers a variety of grant programs that facilitate the development of small and emerging private business enterprises, promote sustainable economic development and   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 896)

Change: RIDsRID are special assessment districts in which improvements will benefit primarily the property owners in the district. They are created under the sponsorship of a municipal government and are not self governing special purpose districts. To the extent and in the manner noted in the enabling statutes,   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 795)

Change: opendownload the attachments below for more detail on these funding programs. Your contributions are welcomed. School Zone Safety--Download Most of the funding is provided by the United States Department of Transportation through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This funding is   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 795)

Change:  (Transportation Improvement Board)--DownloadSmall City Arterial, Preservation, Sidewalks, NewStreets, and Federal Match are programs. An eligible agency is a city or town with a population less than 5000. Project selection criteria can include safety, pavement condition and local support. Local Infrastructure Financing Tool Competitive Program Guidelines--LIFT (CERB)The   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 796)

Change: Enhancements--Enhancements--DoownloadDownloadWashington State Department of Transportation through the Puget Sound Regional Council. 80% of the federal funds available through this program in 2005 were awarded for Regional Transportation Priorities administered and applied for by PSRC. 20% of funds were awarded for statewide projects Public Art   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 797)

Change: DocumentDownloadLID and RIDs are special assessment districts in which improvements will benefit primarily the property owners in the district. They are created under the sponsorship of a municipal government and are not self governing special purpose districts. To the extent and in the manner noted in the enabling   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 797)

Change: (*.pdf)DocumentLID and RIDs are special assessment districts in which improvements will benefit primarily the property owners in the district. They are created under the sponsorship of a municipal government and are not self governing special purpose districts. To the extent and in the manner noted in the enabling   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 798)