(KLZA)-- The Nebraska Investment Finance authority recently awarded grants for housing study projects in Round Two of the Housing Study Grant Program. 

Falls City Economic  Development and Growth Enterprise was awarded $12-thousand in matching funds to produce an enhanced local housing plan for the community. 

The study will be the first step toward neighborhood revitalization and will focus on an improved housing inventory and potentially, new housing developments. 

EDGE Executive Director Beckie Cromer calls available, quality housing a key factor in attracting new businesses and attracting and retaining workers at all income levels.

The study will help determine the next steps on how to implement strategies to improve the housing inventory and redevelopment efforts in Falls City.