See Our Impact in Your Community
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
Departments
- Technical Assistance
- Planning
- Project Development
- Grant Administration
- Basic Career Services
- Individualized Career Services
- Follow-up Career Services
- Youth Program Career Services
- Solid Waste
- Brownfield Project
- Mitigation Planning