BRONSON – Bronson is among the 19 communities that will receive Community Development Block Grant funding, the Kansas Department of Commerce announced Wednesday.
The city will receive $199,575 to replace playground equipment and construct ADA-accessible sidewalks, according to a Commerce Department email.
“Communities throughout Kansas need partners as they work to rehabilitate housing, revitalize community facilities, and build safe playgrounds and attractions,” Lt. Gov. and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said in the press release. “The CDBG program provides lasting, positive change through infrastructure advancements and quality-of-life improvements — all together growing local economies and creating stronger towns across the state.
The 19 awardees received a total of $7.69 million federal funds, which was matched by $9.8 million in local investments.
