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The grants come from the Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP). The program pays for economic development, community conservation and quality of life projects for municipalities that – because of their size – are ineligible to receive Urban Action bond funds. (A handful of larger towns have been added to the eligibility list by the Legislature.) This round of funding will pay for 83 projects in 72 towns totaling $19,714,058. “The STEAP grants are a critical way of helping smaller towns grow, stay vital and maintain the charm that makes living in Connecticut so special,” Governor Rell said. “These projects range from improvements like lighting and seating in town centers and renovations of historic buildings to water, sewage and municipal waste projects – items that may be a little less glamorous but are no less important. The residents of our communities benefit in ways large and small from programs such as this, and I am very pleased to see these projects moving forward.” STEAP funds can only be used for capital projects. The budget Governor Rell signed last year authorizes $20 million in STEAP bonding for both 2008 and 2009. © Copyright by StamfordPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of StamfordPlus.com, Stamford Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Stamford Theatre Works celebrates 20th anniversary with May 19 benefit - Apr 28, 2008 - 6:48:57 AM $49,300 in Greenways Grants - Apr 26, 2008 - 10:30:49 PM Don Beatty photography at New Canaan Historical Society - Apr 26, 2008 - 7:42:31 AM “Killing Us Softly 3” to be featured as part of a workshop at The Ridgefield Playhouse - Apr 17, 2008 - 8:06:38 AM Governor Rell signs bill strengthening Campaign Finance Reform Law - Apr 13, 2008 - 1:15:19 PM CURRENT HEADLINES:
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