City of Monroe Selected for National League of Cities’ Grant Program to Boost Economic Growth and Re
May 05, 2025
(Monroe, LA) - Mayor Friday Ellis and the City of Monroe is proud to announce that the City of Monroe has been selected to participate in the Southern Cities Economic Initiative (SCEI), a program led by National League of Cities in partnership with Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Monroe has received a grant of $15,000 from NLC through funding by SCEI’s philanthropic partners and will join 19 other cities from across the Southern United States to develop strategies that boost economic mobility for residents and drive long-term economic growth.
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