The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service awarded a $600,000 Project Grant under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766) to Gundersen Lutheran Health System, Inc. in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The funding will support the construction, enlargement, extension, or improvement of community facilities that deliver critical services to rural residents in the 22-county region served by Gundersen Lutheran Health System. This may include investments in infrastructure and essential services such as fire protection, public safety, healthcare, education, utility services, and community centers, with the goal of enhancing quality of life and community-based resources in rural areas. The grant has an award date of November 18, 2024, and an ultimate completion date of November 18, 2026. Gundersen Lutheran Health System has a history of leveraging federal grants to advance healthcare initiatives, including mobile medical units for rural vaccination and screening services, telehealth network development, rural health clinic vaccine confidence programs, and clinical research partnerships. The organization has also participated in federal sub-award contracts supporting emergency response efforts, medical supply distribution, and community-based violence prevention and intervention services.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $600.0k | 11/18/24 |