Grant Projects
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The City of Mendota is committed to the revitalization of Mendota as well as improving services and facilities for quality living. The city has hired staff to assist with writing and managing grants to reduce the burden of these cost on the tax payers when possible.
Grant Project Staff
Annie Short, Project Director
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Maria Arteaga, Project Coordinator
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Current Grants
Partnership for Success (PFS)
Received in the fall of 2023, this is a 5-year grant to help prevent youth drug use and support positive youth activities. This grant is provided by Substance Abuse Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA). This grant is served under Live Well Mendota.
EPA Brownfields
To demolish buildings on 800 block of Illinois Avenue and to clean-up property at 801 Illinois Avenue.
Updates:
Buildings expected to be demolished March 2026
OSLAD (Open Space Land Acquisition and Development)
To upgrade Strouss Park including a practice field, pavilion, and playground.
Updates:
Final designs are being made
Will go to bid for projects in March 2026
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IL Downtown Economic Development
To refurbish building at 704 Illinois Avenue.
Updates:
Final architecture designs for building to include downtown event space and upstairs co-working space.
Will go to bid for projects in March 2026
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IL Transportation Expansion Project
To establish a 1.9 mile bike path from the Train Depot to Lake Mendota/Kakusha
Updates:
Entered contract with Engineering firm.
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Past Grants
Safe Routes to School (Infrastructure)
The Safe Routes to School (SRTS - Infrastructure) grant received in 2024 provided funding for sidewalks around Lincoln School.
Safe Routes to School (Non-Infrastructure)
The Safe Routes to School (Non-Infrastructure) provided funding to contract an Engineer Design company to collect data, conduct walking audits, and create a comprehensive sidewalk plan around each of the six schools in Mendota. The comprehensive plan can be downloaded here.
Citizen Institute Rural Design (CIRD)
The City of Mendota is one of 18 communities chosen to be a part of a cohort of cities working on a design project. Members learn how to think about design for revitalization. ​
Community Heart and Soul (CH&S)
In partnership with Reimagine Mendota, residents were asked what they like and want for Mendota. With the results, value statements were developed which will be used to guide future decisions and development. For more information visit www.reimaginemendota.org
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