CF congressionally directed grants

The County of Hodgeman received a $544,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766). The grant will fund infrastructure and essential service improvements for the rural community of Jetmore, Kansas. The funding will support the development of critical community facilities such as fire protection, public safety, healthcare, education, utility services, and community centers to enhance the quality of life and orderly development of the region. Additionally, the county has received federal sub-grants from the Kansas Department of Health & Environment to support COVID-19 response efforts, including vaccination outreach, educational campaigns, testing, contact tracing, and community health initiatives. The grant award demonstrates the county's commitment to improving local infrastructure and public services, with a focus on addressing the needs of rural communities through targeted federal funding programs.