Sunday, January 29, 2012

Competition for grants intensifying as local funds fade

Jan. 29, 2012, Lancaster Eagle-Gazette

By Jessica Alaimo
CentralOhio.com

Local governments have been hit hard through the recession, and as a result have delayed construction projects, cut services and laid off public safety officials.

It’s because of dwindling revenue sources. The state has cut aid. Tax collections are down, and voters aren’t passing levies.

Now another funding source has become more difficult to come by: grants. This means competition has become more fierce among governments, said Kent Scarrett, communications director for the Ohio Municipal League.

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