Through its competitive Local Government Innovation Fund program, the Local Government Innovation Council approved more than $3.4 million in grants and $2.9 million in loans to help Ohio communities "consolidate services, improve inefficiencies, and ultimately cut costs," according to a press release from the Ohio Department of Development. The department received applications for 105 grants and 12 loans. For more, including a full list of round one award recipients, read the press release.
Local Government Innovation Council approves more than $6 million in grants and loans