Persistent poverty (grant only) combination loan & grant w & w-waste disposal only

The City of Clarendon, Arkansas was awarded a $7,417,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service under the Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities program (CFDA 10.760). The grant funding will support the construction, upgrade, and repair of the city's drinking water systems, wastewater treatment facilities, solid waste management systems, and stormwater infrastructure. Key project activities include water distribution system upgrades, wastewater treatment plant construction, and disaster recovery efforts for the city's critical water and waste services. The goal is to ensure reasonable user costs for rural residents, businesses, and other community members while enhancing the quality and reliability of essential water and waste services in the Clarendon area. The grant award period runs from September 2023 through September 2025.