Recommendation SI.38
Recommendation Status: Expand
Advance mutually beneficial project development through joint grant applications and joint bidding on capital improvement projects with neighboring municipalities to achieve economies of scale.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Responsible
Growth
Sustainable Infrastructure
Leading the Region
Inclusive
Economies
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Assist with increasing opportunities to improve infrastructure for all neighborhoods.
Sustainability Considerations
Opportunity to improve economic leverage for improved projects.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Municipalities
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Medium
($1-10mil)
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
SLEDP general operating revenue
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
Number of joint grant applications.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Hire a grant writer consultant.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Publish successful applications.