Greenwich to Receive Small Town Economic Assistance Program Grant

Greenwich is one of 15 town in Connecticut that have been approved to receive funding under the state’s Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP), which assists smaller communities with infrastructure and capital improvement projects.

The grants, announced Thursday by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, are the first of several rounds anticipated to be announced this year.

The Greenwich grant of $246,096 for domestic abuse services at the Greenwich YWCA. The Greenwich YWCA Capital Infrastructure Preservation Project consists of replacing two roof sections, repairing or replacing HVAC and boiler pump equipment, security lighting and renovations to bathroom spaces to make them more conducive to usage by very young children. The purpose of this Capital Infrastructure Preservation Project is to ensure that the Greenwich YWCA can continue to treat the thousands of domestic violence victims who call on their two, 24/7 hotlines and seek counseling, life-saving safety planning, shelter and criminal and court services annually, according to the announcement.

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“By partnering with our smaller towns, we can support local projects that improve centers of commerce, transportation infrastructure, and town facilities, to make our state stronger and more competitive, all while improving quality of life,” Malloy said in a statement.

“These investments mean smaller towns can undertake important improvement projects,” Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman said. “Upgrading housing and roads, revitalizing centers of commerce, and other projects help these towns maintain critical services for residents.”

Photo credit: YWCA.