Community facility grants - community facility

This federal Project Grant award of $100,000 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766). The grant funding will support the Barton Hose Company NO. 1, a non-profit fire and emergency response organization, in improving community facilities and services for rural residents in the Barton, Maryland area. The funds will be used to refurbish and upgrade the organization's aging fire station, including additions such as garage space, offices, storage rooms, and a training room. This project aims to centralize the department's equipment and enhance its emergency response capabilities. Additionally, the grant will facilitate the refurbishment of existing fire engines, avoiding the costly purchase of new equipment. The grant was awarded on Sep 25, 2023 with a targeted completion date of Sep 25, 2025.