FY 2023 disaster grant-water disposal only

The City of Appleton was awarded a $176,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service under the Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities program (CFDA 10.760). The grant will support the city's drinking water systems, wastewater treatment facilities, and stormwater management infrastructure improvements from March 2025 to March 2027. This federal grant program provides financial assistance to rural communities for critical water infrastructure development and improvement projects 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 Appleton has also received additional state-level grants for housing, commercial rehabilitation, and citywide disinfectant projects, demonstrating the city's commitment to enhancing rural community infrastructure, public health, and economic development through strategic federal and state funding opportunities.