Community project grants congressionally delegated

The federal Project Grant award of $750,000 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service through the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766). The grant was awarded to Seneca County, Ohio on March 18, 2025, with a performance period ending on March 18, 2027. The grant funds will be used to support the development of essential community facilities and infrastructure in the rural Tiffin, OH area. The Community Facilities Loans and Grants program aims to enhance quality of life and infrastructure in rural regions through strategic financial assistance for public bodies, non-profit organizations, and federally recognized tribes to construct, enlarge, extend, or improve critical facilities such as fire protection, public safety, healthcare, education, utility services, and community centers. This award demonstrates Seneca County's ongoing commitment to addressing complex social challenges and improving essential community services in its rural service area.