COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BRAG’s Community & Economic Development team provides professional staff support to local cities, towns, and counties to aid in communication and planning on shared issues. C&ED also assists in finding funding assistance for critical public infrastructure projects that support informed growth and economic success.
Shawn
Announcements
Regional Annual Action Plan on Housing and Community Development Second Public Hearing Notice: April 22 at 2:00 PM
Bear River Association of Governments (BRAG) announces that a Public Hearing will be held on April 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM at BRAG’s Logan Office (170 N Main, Logan, UT 84321). This hearing is a continuation of the first public hearing held on April 7, 2026, to ensure compliance with state code due to issues with the audio recording.
The purpose of the Public Hearing is to obtain citizen comment on the housing and community development needs of the BRAG region for development of the Annual Action Plan (AAP) for submission to the State of Utah, Department of Workforce Services, Housing and Community Development Division. The 2026 AAP addresses decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents. This plan is required by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development and must be approved prior to BRAG receiving their allocation of the State Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funding.
Information that will be provided at the public hearing includes a summary of the history of this program in the BRAG region and the draft of the AAP. (The plan is also attached to this notice.) If you have any questions about this hearing, or desire to submit comments regarding the AAP, please contact Stephanie Gittins at stephanieg@brag.utah.gov or 435-713-1458.
Community Impact Board (CIB) List Deadline: May 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM
In order to be eligible to apply for CIB funds in fiscal year 2027, projects must be entered into the Utah Project Portal before 5:00 PM on May 1. For more information about CIB, please contact Stephanie Gittins, BRAG’s CDBG/CIB Specialist, at stephanieg@brag.utah.gov.
Local Community Planning Assistance
BRAG offers technical community planning assistance to local cities, towns, and counties in Box Elder, Cache, and Rich Counties.
Local Community Planning Activities:
- General Plan Development (generally for smaller towns)
- Land Use Ordinance Help
- GIS Analysis/Mapping
- Conceptual Site Level Planning/Design
- Public Involvement
- Parks and Trails Planning
- Moderate Income Housing Planning
- Capitol Improvements Planning
Funding for local community planning assistance is provided by the Permanent Community Impact Fund Board (CIB) via the statewide Regional Planner Program (RPP).
For more information or to request technical planning assistance, please email Shawn at shawnm@brag.utah.gov.