
2002 Annual Report Executive Summary
Oglala Sioux-Pine Ridge Empowerment Zone
The OOW/EZ is pleased to report significant progress for the year 2002. In this period, the OOW/EZ was able to allocate $1,612,432.00 in EZ funds, which resulted in $20,007,521.00 in leveraged dollars for a ratio of 14 to 1, and the creation of 45 full and or part time jobs.
Projects funded include:
1. Pass Creek Pow-wow grounds: $4,393.00
2.Oyate Trails Bus Line: $55,891.00
3. Martin Fire Department: $48,500.00
4. Oglala Lakota College: $10,000.00
5. Rockyford School Student Achievement Project: $3,000.00
6.OOW/EZ Revolving Loan Fund: $500,000.00
7. Lakota Fund Home Buyer Counseling: $15,000.00
8. Lakota Fund Individual Savings Plan: $16,000.00
9. Oglala Lakota College Technology Center: $260,000.00
10. Pine Ridge Crazy Horse Park Project: $10,000.00
11. Batesland Fire Department: $37,523.00
12. Wakpamni District Community Buildings: $10,125.00 1
3. Medicine Root Youth Center: $25,000.00
14. Oglala Sioux Tribe Vocational Rehabilitation: $20,000.00
15. Oglala Sioux Tribe Circle Project: $125,000.00
16. Pine Ridge Village Community Uplift Program: $15,000.00
17.Childrens Village: $20,000.00
18. Wakpamni District Refuse Truck: $37,000.00
19. Oglala Sioux Tribe 12 Point Leadership Agreement: $400,000.00
Total
$1,612,432.00
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