Become a Member
PADD serves the entire 11-county Panhandle region, but membership gives your community a direct seat at the table. Members get expanded services, discounted rates, and a voice in how the region moves forward.
Interested in joining? Fill out the form to the right, and we’ll reach out to talk through what membership looks like for your community.
What Every Community in the Region Gets
Whether or not your community is a member, PADD’s work benefits the entire 11-county region. Here’s what that includes:
A forum for regional problem-solving across the Panhandle
Education and training in economic development, community development, and planning
Access to our Social Enterprise Fund for starting or expanding mission-driven businesses
Eligibility for Economic Development Administration (EDA) funds across the 11-county region
Dedicated staff time for regional initiatives
What Members Get on Top of That
Membership comes with a voting seat on the PADD board of directors and access to expanded services at discounted rates.
Grant writing and project support
- Grant writing included at no additional cost for grants that carry administration fees for PADD
- Up to 8 hours of staff time for writing all other grants, then $70/hour for members (first project)
- Up to 8 hours for editing or reviewing grants and plans, then $60/hour for members (first project)
- $70/hour rate for plans, studies, and grant writing for entities within member communities that fall outside the government umbrella (no included hours)
- Administration for CDBG grants without a procurement process
Financing and assessment resources
- 2% discounted interest rate through our Economic Development Loan Fund
- Access to EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant Funds, including Phase I, Phase II, asbestos, and lead surveys
Planning and technical assistance
- Research and answers to questions on planning, zoning, business assistance, economic development, and grants
- Educational presentations at meetings by request
- Technical assistance for strategic planning, redevelopment, and economic development
- One license per community for GrantFinder.com
Member Rates
Staff Time
$70/hour for members ($125/hour for non-members)
Income Eligibility / Hardcopy Surveys
$2.75 per survey ($3.60 per survey for non-members)
Blight Studies
$2,000 to $7,200 depending on the number of parcels and structures
Other Studies and Plans
Available by request at the $70/hour member rate. Contact us for an estimate.
Ready to Learn More?
If you have questions about membership, dues, or what PADD can do for your community, reach out. We’re happy to walk you through it.
Call us at 308-436-6584 · Email bryanv@nepadd.com · Or Get In Touch Online · View Member Directory