Community project grants congressionally delegated

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service awarded a $3,500,000 Project Grant under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766) to the Joliet Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), operating as the Greater Joliet Area YMCA. This grant, awarded on August 7, 2024, will support community facility improvements and infrastructure enhancements in Morris, Illinois, with a focus on improving quality of life for rural residents. The Community Facilities Loans and Grants program provides financial assistance to public bodies, non-profit organizations, and federally recognized tribes to construct, enlarge, extend, or improve critical community facilities and services in rural areas. The Joliet YMCA has also received sub-awards from the Illinois Department of Human Services for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs, demonstrating its capacity to deliver essential community services and social support programs across rural Illinois.