Community project grants congressionally delegated

This $2,415,000 Project Grant, awarded on March 13, 2025 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766), will support the Town of Southwest Harbor, Maine in developing essential community facilities and infrastructure. The funds will be used for the construction, enlargement, extension, or improvement of critical public services and amenities such as fire protection, public safety, healthcare, education, utilities, and community centers to enhance the quality of life and orderly development of the rural community. As a municipal government entity, the Town of Southwest Harbor has demonstrated effective utilization of prior federal grants through the Impact Aid Program to address educational needs stemming from federal property ownership in the area. This latest award continues the Town's success in securing federal assistance for enhancing essential services and infrastructure in the Southwest Harbor region.