Persistent poverty (grant only) combination loan & grant w & w-waste disposal only

The federal Project Grant award of $2,199,000.00 was provided by the United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service under the Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities program (CFDA 10.760). The grant supports critical water infrastructure development and improvement projects in Hardin, Montana, including drinking water systems, wastewater treatment facilities, solid waste management systems, and stormwater infrastructure. The award has a performance period from March 4, 2025 to March 4, 2027. The primary objectives are to ensure reasonable user costs, enhance service quality and reliability, and support financially needy rural communities in maintaining essential water and waste management services. The City of Hardin, the awardee, is a local government entity that has demonstrated a robust capability to support regional federal and community needs through various utility, public safety, and infrastructure projects.