ARP economic development grant for rural health care facilities

The City of Pocomoke Police Department was awarded a $306,600 Project Grant from the Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants federal grant program (CFDA #10.766). The grant will fund construction and improvement projects for rural health care facilities in Pocomoke City, Maryland between March 2022 and March 2024. Specifically, the funding will support expanding and upgrading the community facilities provided by the City of Pocomoke Police Department to enhance essential services for rural residents. As the sub-awardee, the City of Pocomoke Police Department will deliver products and services such as construction and renovation of their facilities using the USDA grant funds awarded to the City of Pocomoke, Maryland as the eligible applicant organization. The Community Facilities Loans and Grants program aims to develop essential community facilities in rural areas.