CF congressionally directed grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service awarded a $4,785,000 Project Grant under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766) to the Town of Newport, New Hampshire. The grant funds will be used to construct, enlarge, extend, or otherwise improve critical community facilities and infrastructure for rural residents. Eligible projects under this program can include fire protection, public safety, healthcare, education, utility services, and community centers. The grant has a performance period of two years, with a start date of June 12, 2024, and a completion date of June 12, 2026. The Town of Newport has a history of leveraging federal grants from various agencies to support essential municipal services and infrastructure improvements, including recent awards for water and wastewater systems, brownfield remediation, energy efficiency, and public safety initiatives.