South Delta Planning Dev DST

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Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Area Agency on Aging (AAA) South Delta AAA, through networking with other agencies, offers the ways and means through which assistance to Older Americans can be obtained. Child Care Child Care Child Care services include IV-A/Transitional Child Care (TCC) and Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG). TANF Program The Technical Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Program is operated to enhance the potential for welfare client self-sufficiency attainment. Economic Development Economic Development SDPDD's role in economic development is to act as a catalyst through the packaging of available funds to assist in locating industry. This priority is set forth in the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and the Overall Economic Development Program (OEDP). Through a cooperative effort with the private sector, local units of government, and other interested parties, the District works to improve the employment opportunities and quality of life for area citizens. By assuring adequate infrastructure to support industry and by providing financing programs, SDPDD supports the goal of reducing unemployment and raising per capita income to the national average. Development of Local Plans SDPDD assists governments in preparing comprehensive plans, land use plans, housing plans, transportation plans and zoning ordinances in an effort to stay in compliance with state law. Since these plans cover a 20-25 year period, they are required to address goals and objectives, and at a minimum, residential, commercial, and industrial development. Loans Revolving Loan Programs The District operates multi-source Revolving Loan Programs which provide gap financing and loan assistance for small businesses. A full-time small business developer is available to assist in the creation / expansion of small businesses in the district. Planning, Community Development & Housing Assisting in Housing Needs SDPDD assists its member governments in providing low and moderate income residents a decent and safe home in which to live. The District has utilized and pooled the resources of the Mississippi Department of Economic and Community Development, Rural Economic and Community Development, HOME Corporation, and Federal Home Loan Bank in accessing grants and low interest loans to assist both low income homeowners and renters through homeowner rehabilitation and assistance toward home ownership. Community Development Overseen by the Department of Economic and Community Development, SDPDD assists member governments in applying for and administering the Community Development Block Grant. This program assists local governments, who lack the resources and capital, to upgrade infrastructure and to provide other much needed community services. Geographic Information System The District has implemented a Geographic Information System (GIS) with the capabilities of assisting member governments in statistical information. Health SDPDD has been active in securing funds for health facilities in its counties. Housing The District continues studying and developing a feasibility plan for eligible projects.

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