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

This federal Project Grant award of $492,000 was provided by 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 funding is intended to support the development and improvement of critical water infrastructure, including drinking water systems, wastewater treatment facilities, solid waste management systems, and stormwater infrastructure, for the rural community of Manhattan, Kansas. The award was made on March 13, 2025, with a targeted completion date of March 13, 2027. The awardee, the County of Riley Public Works Division, is a local government entity responsible for providing essential public services and infrastructure to the surrounding area. This grant award reflects the federal government's commitment to ensuring reasonable user costs, enhancing service quality and reliability, and supporting financially needy rural communities in maintaining essential water and waste management services.