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Springfield Economic Empowerment Project (SDG)
*2023 Strategy Development Grant Recipient
Application Title: Springfield Economic Empowerment Project (SDG)
Lead Applicant: City of Springfield
State(s) Served: Illinois
Applicant-Defined Region: 12 census tracts in the City of Springfield, Illinois
Contact: Dr. Keyria Rodgers ([email protected])
Springfield Economic Empowerment Project, led by the City of Springfield, will serve the 12 census tracts with the most acute prime-age employment gap within the Springfield, Illinois metro area. Activities include hiring a Recompete Plan Coordinator and Economic Development Officer and supporting strategic implementation planning.