See Our Impact in Your Community

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The Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District makes a difference in the lives of residents, business owners, and community leaders across the region. Our programs impact every county, creating new opportunities and improving the quality of life and local economies of each town and municipality.

See our impact through the interactive map below. Learn how the Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District specifically helps your constituents and improves their lives.

Contact us to learn more about our efforts within your district, town, or county. We are here to offer support to make Southwest Arkansas a great place to live, and an opportune region to do business.

2025 Successes:

Current Applications:

8 CDBG Applications: $5.5 Million
8 DRA CIF Applications: $12 Million
1 EDA Application: $2 Million
21 Parks/Trails Applications: $2.1+ Million
16+ Community Assistance Applications: $13.5+ Million
12 Other Miscellaneous Applications

Awards:

CDBG Award: Columbia County $500,000 Levy Repairs
CDBG Award: City of Nashville $500,000 Wastewater Improvement Project
Howard County AARP: New Doors for Senior Center
Washington Rural Services New Tractor

Enrollments FY 24:

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Title 1 WIOA Enrollments:

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