The City of Manning is in the running for a $1.75 million grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) to implement the projects laid out in the Comprehensive Neighborhood Revitalization Plan. Manning was one of three communities in Iowa that was selected to apply for this grant, after submitting the Comprehensive Neighborhood Revitalization Plan to the IEDA back in November. City Administrator, Dawn Meyer says the grant application has projects that are totaling over $2.5 million.
Jean Stadtlander, a steering committee member, said the project initially totaled over $3 million, but they were able to cut back in the budget thanks to local businesses, individuals and city crews who offered some of the materials and labor services for many of the projects listed. Meyer says with the projects estimates coming in over the grant funding amount, the City of Manning needs to provide a match fund which will improve the chances of being selected.
Meyer says roughly $270,000 still needs to be secured to meet the matching goal. While the full project will not be completed unless the grant is secured, Stadtlander says the park updates are important for members of the community and certain updates will be completed no matter what.
Both Meyer and Stadtlander say it’s amazing how overwhelmingly supportive the Manning community is on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
For more information on the project, grant or if interested in making a pledge for the matching funds, contact Meyer at City Hall by calling 712-655-2176.
