This federal Project Grant award of $2,250,000.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766). The funding will support Aroostook County, a U.S. local government entity, in constructing, enlarging, extending, or otherwise improving community facilities that deliver essential services to rural residents in the Caribou, ME area. This includes supporting infrastructure and services related to public safety, fire protection, healthcare, education, utilities, and community centers. The grant has a performance period of two years, from the award date of January 31, 2025 to the ultimate completion date of January 31, 2027. In addition to this prime award, Aroostook County has also received federal grant sub-awards from agencies like the Maine Emergency Management Agency, Maine Department of Health and Human Services, and Maine Department of Economic and Community Development to support various community development initiatives.
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