Community project grants congressionally delegated

This $250,000 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service on November 21, 2024 is funded through the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766). The grant supports the County of Republic, a U.S. local government entity located in Belleville, Kansas, in developing essential community facilities and infrastructure to serve the rural Republic County area. Specifically, the grant funding will be used for construction, extension, and improvement of critical public services and infrastructure, which may include healthcare, public safety, education, utilities, and community centers. This federal grant award is part of the program's broader effort to enhance quality of life and support the orderly development of rural communities through affordable financing. The County of Republic has demonstrated experience in leveraging similar federal grant opportunities from the Rural Utilities Service and other agencies to address community health and emergency preparedness needs.