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

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service awarded a $2,823,000 Project Grant under the Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities program (CFDA 10.760) to the Seminole Municipal Authority in Seminole, OK. The grant funding will support the development and improvement of water infrastructure in this financially needy rural community. Specifically, the grant will be used for the construction, upgrade, and repair of drinking water systems, wastewater treatment facilities, solid waste management systems, and stormwater infrastructure. The project has a performance period of two years, with a start date of June 10, 2024 and an ultimate completion date of June 10, 2026.

The Seminole Municipal Authority, a U.S. local government entity, is the primary awardee for this federal grant. Seminole County Conservation District, a U.S. state government organization, is identified as the parent of the primary awardee. While details on specific sub-awards or collaborative partners are not provided, the federal grant program typically supports projects executed by local government bodies, water districts, utility associations, tribal governments, and non-profit organizations serving rural communities.