CF congressionally directed grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service awarded a $2,026,977 Project Grant from the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766) to the County of Grant in Lancaster, Wisconsin on December 14, 2023. The grant will fund construction, enlargement, extension, or other improvements to community facilities providing essential services to rural residents across the county over a 2-year period. This major federal investment will support upgrades and enhancements to critical rural infrastructure such as fire protection, public safety, healthcare, education, and utility services. The County of Grant, a local government entity, will serve as the primary awardee and may utilize sub-awards to deliver various project components. This grant represents one of the larger awards made under the Community Facilities program, which typically range from $25,000 to $10 million for rural community infrastructure initiatives.