Community project grants congressionally delegated

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service awarded a $188,787 Community Facilities Loans and Grants Project Grant (CFDA 10.766) to Southside Virginia Community College. The funding will be used to improve essential services in rural areas served by the college. The Community Facilities Loans and Grants program supports the construction, enlargement, extension, or other improvement of community facilities that deliver critical services to rural residents, including infrastructure for public safety, healthcare, education, and utilities. Southside Virginia Community College is a public two-year institution dedicated to serving the educational needs of rural communities through academic programs and workforce development initiatives. The college has received significant federal grant funding to enhance its telecommunications infrastructure and expand access to its educational and training offerings in rural areas.