Bootheel Regional Planning Commissio

Bootheel Regional Planning Commissio, also known as Bootheel Planning, is a not-for-profit organization and community development corporation based in Dexter, Missouri. Registered in SAM.gov since 2009, the organization serves the Missouri Bootheel region, which encompasses Dunklin, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Scott, and Stoddard Counties. As a regional planning commission, the organization focuses on economic development, community planning, and strategic initiatives that support local infrastructure, economic growth, and community enhancement.

The organization has secured multiple federal grants from agencies such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Economic Development Administration (EDA), and Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Its primary grant activities include conducting environmental brownfield assessments, developing comprehensive economic development strategies, and implementing connectivity outreach programs. Specifically, the EPA awarded a $1.2 million cooperative agreement to conduct brownfield assessment activities, including 40 Phase I and 15 Phase II environmental site assessments, cleanup alternative analyses, and community engagement efforts. The EDA has provided multiple grants to support comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) development, focusing on bringing public and private sectors together to diversify and strengthen the regional economy. Additionally, the organization received a grant from the FCC to increase awareness and participation in the Affordable Connectivity Program. The Bootheel Regional Planning Commissio has also been involved in sub-grant awards related to capital assistance for statewide planning, working in partnership with the Missouri Department of Transportation.