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

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (CFDA 10.760 - Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities) awarded a $597,000 Project Grant to the White Oak Public Service District in Scarbro, West Virginia. The grant funding will support infrastructure improvements and ensure reliable access to clean water and proper waste management for financially distressed rural communities served by the District. The project will involve a combination of water and waste disposal system upgrades to be completed by February 15, 2026. This grant award builds upon the District's prior federal grant funding from the same program, including a $895,000 grant in 2021 for waste disposal services and a $700,000 grant in 2020 for similar infrastructure projects. By securing these multi-year grants, the White Oak Public Service District demonstrates its ongoing commitment to enhancing and maintaining critical water and waste management systems to benefit its rural community members.