Calhoun city is applying for funds to install approx 159000 LF of water line and meters extending water services to residents that currently do not have water

The Calhoun County government in Arkansas has been awarded a $866,715 project grant from the Delta Regional Authority under the Delta Area Economic Development program (CFDA 90.201). The grant funds will be used to install approximately 159,000 linear feet of new water lines and meters to extend water services to residents in Hampton, Arkansas who currently lack access. This infrastructure project aims to enhance water access and improve the quality of life for the local community. The grant was awarded on November 28, 2023, with a targeted completion date of November 28, 2025. In addition to the primary grant award, Calhoun County has received sub-awards from the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management for related infrastructure and emergency management initiatives. This funding demonstrates the Delta Regional Authority's broader efforts to support economic development and public services in underserved areas of the Delta region.