Warsaw awarded $750,000 Neighborhood Revitalization Grant

The Village of Warsaw is one of more than two dozen Ohio communities receiving funding to complete neighborhood improvement projects aimed at enhancing the quality of life for residents. In total, 26 communities will receive nearly $13.8 million.

This funding is available through the federal Community Development Block Grant program, administered by the Ohio Department of Development.

This award will support Coshocton County through the Neighborhood Revitalization Grant for the Village of Warsaw, which will receive $750,000.

“With this funding we’re strengthening the foundations of our communities,” Gov. Mike DeWine said. “These projects will improve water and sewer systems, upgrade local parks and streets, and help ensure every Ohioan and every family can live in a safer, stronger neighborhood.”

“Investments made in our infrastructure are investments made in our people,” Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel said. “By helping communities replace these aging systems and facilities, we’re improving the daily lives of our hard-working residents and supporting the long-term growth of local economies.”

Of the total funding, eight communities will receive a combined $6 million in Neighborhood Revitalization Grants. Eligible projects include public facility improvements such as construction and reconstruction, rehabilitation of infrastructure, improvements to fire protection facilities, and enhancements to community centers in low- and moderate-income areas.

Critical Infrastructure awards include 18 communities, totaling nearly $7.8 million, to support high-priority infrastructure improvements with community-wide impact. Projects must address infrastructure in critical or poor condition to be considered eligible. Projects announced include improvements to flood and drainage facilities, water and sanitary sewer systems, street reconstruction, and sidewalk upgrades.

“These investments build the kind of resilience that allows our communities to thrive,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the department of development. “By fixing what’s failing and investing in the long-term growth of our neighborhoods today, we’re empowering our local partners to prepare their communities for the opportunities of tomorrow.”

The Ohio Department of Development empowers communities to succeed by investing in Ohio’s people, places and businesses.