| Aquila believes that in economic development, the community
is a product in a competitive marketplace. While some community
characteristics - such as geographic location - are fixed, other
aspects of the community can be improved over the long or
short-term. The Cooperative Investment program is a partnership
involving our dollars and assistance in conjunction with local
dollars, local economic development expertise and a specific
project designed to prepare or improve the community for
economic development.
Through the Cooperative Investment program, Aquila may
provide a maximum of 50 percent of the total project cost,
generally not to exceed $3,000 on a dollar-for-dollar matching
basis. These investments are for assistance to projects that
improve the community "product". The funds may not be used to
pay salaries of regular employees, administrative costs,
infrastructure costs not directly related to a job-creation
project, non-infrastructure capital construction or other
non-marketing costs. Subcontracts with consultants or other
economic development service providers are allowed.
Contact Info:
Aquila
Economic Development
PO Box 11739
Kansas City, MO 64138-1800
E-mail:
development@aquila.com
Phone: 800-465-6553
Fax: 816-737-7921 |
