CF congressionally directed grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service awarded a $1,375,000 Project Grant to the County of Jefferson, Jefferson County Public Health Division, under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766). This federal grant funding will support the development of essential community facilities and infrastructure in the rural Port Townsend, Washington region served by the public health division. The grant award, made on November 22, 2024, will be used to construct, enlarge, extend, or improve critical public safety, healthcare, education, utility, and community center facilities that contribute to the orderly development and enhanced quality of life in the local rural community. The County of Jefferson has demonstrated a history of successfully executing diverse public health programs and managing federal grant awards, including sub-awards from the Washington State Department of Health focused on areas such as infectious disease prevention, maternal and child health, and emergency preparedness.