Membership
If you’re interested in PADD membership, fill out the form and we will reach out to you.
PADD Benefits to the Entire Region
- Forum for regional problem solving
- Education and trainings hosted in economic and community development and planning
- Hosting of Social Enterprise (innovations and investment) Fund for start-up or expansion of social enterprise businesses
- Eligibility of 11-county region for Economic Development Administration (EDA) funds
- Dedicated staff time for regional initiatives such as the Heartland Expressway
PADD Member Benefits
- Voting seat on the PADD board of directors
- Grant writing for grants which has administration dollars for PADD attached
- Up to 8 hours staff time for writing all other grants, then $70/hour member rate (first project)
- Edit/review of grants or plans up to 8 hours, then $60/hour member rate (first project)
- $70/hour rate for plans/studies/grant writing for entities in member communities not under the government umbrella, no included hours
- Access to EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant Funds (Phase I, Phase II, Asbestos & Lead Surveys)
- Economic Development Loan Fund 2% discounted interest rate
- Research and answers to planning, zoning, business assistance, economic development, grant questions and educational presentations at meetings by request
- Technical assistance for strategic planning, redevelopment, economic development
- One license per community for GrantFinder.com
- Administration for CDBG grants without a procurement process
General Member Rates
- Member rate for staff time of $70/hour (Non-member rate of $125/hour)
- Income Eligibility/Hardcopy Surveys: $2.75 per survey ($3.60 per survey non-member)
- Blight Study (depending on number of parcels and structures) = $2,000-$7,200
- Other studies and plans by request @ $70/hour rate; contact us for an estimate
- Comprehensive Plan
The following are general estimates for a full update of an entire comprehensive plan. Actual estimates and pricing based on scope of work and deliverables desired by community, relevance of current plan, and other factors.
- Population Less than 500 = $8,000-$12,000
- Population 500-2,500 = $10,000- $16,000
- Population 2,500+ Contact PADD staff for estimates or assistance, we prefer to partner with local staff or private firms for plans in larger communities
