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Grant Administration Success: The Coles County Regional Planning & Development Commission successfully administered the $498,279 housing rehabilitation grant with 100% of funds reaching qualifying low-to-moderate income households.

No Resident Displacement: All nine homes were rehabilitated without requiring residents to relocate during construction, minimizing disruption to families while improving their living conditions.

Federal Compliance Achieved: The project met all federal Community Development Block Grant requirements, positioning Casey favorably for future grant applications and funding opportunities.

Public Transparency Maintained: The required public hearing provided community oversight of the grant expenditure, with no public concerns or questions raised about the program’s implementation.

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