Posted on October 2, 2023
$24.5 MILLION IN STATE GRANTS TO 60 SMALL TOWNS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
State Representative Tony Scott (R-Monroe) announced that the State has awarded two Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grants to the 112th district town Monroe.
Monroe is slated to receive $500,000 in state funding for the upgrades and expansion of the animal control facility. This will be matched by $384,083 in town funds.
“This grant will greatly benefit our community through this planned expansion and renovation,” said Rep. Tony Scott (R112). “I want to than the state for recognizing this need in our community. Our animal control officers do important work and I’m pleased we’ll be able to support their efforts with this funding.”
By law, STEAP grants can only be used for capital projects, such as new construction or expansion, renovation or replacement for an existing facility or facilities. The grants are coordinated by the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management.
The grants are part of a larger $24.5 million package of state grants for 60 small towns announced by Governor Lamont this week. The grants are provided through the Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP), a state program managed by the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) that delivers grants to small towns for economic development, community conservation, and quality-of-life capital projects.