Serving the Southernmost Illinois Counties of Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski and Union
Southern Five Service Area
Southern Five Regional Planning District and Development Commission was authorized by Illinois legislation in 1976. Resolutions of adoption from each of the five counties determined that Southern Five would coordinate local economic and community development. Southern Five is funded, in part, by the U. S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA). We are a federally designated Economic Development District (EDD). The agency administers In-House and Local Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) and prepares Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP) grants for public facilities and housing rehabilitation. Southern Five works closely with USDA Rural Development and the Department of Natural Resources, and provides technical assistance to local governments on matters pertaining to land development. Southern Five is also a Center for Regional Statistics and provides assistance to member communities with special projects.
In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, military status or marital status. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call 800-795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).
Southern Five does not discriminate in admission, access to, treatment or employment in programs or activities on the basis of a handicap in violation of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Southern Five does not discriminate in admission, access to, treatment or employment in programs or activities on the basis of a handicap in violation of section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.