Community project grants congressionally delegated

The City of Ferndale, Washington received a $1.0M Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766), awarded April 29, 2025, with a completion date of April 29, 2027. This funding supports the development of essential community facility infrastructure in the rural Ferndale area. The Community Facilities Loans and Grants program provides affordable funding to public bodies, non-profit organizations, and federally recognized tribes for constructing, enlarging, extending, or improving critical infrastructure and services including fire protection, public safety, healthcare, education, utility services, and community centers that contribute to orderly rural development.

While the specific facility or infrastructure project is not detailed in the award documentation, the funding aligns with the program's mandate to enhance quality of life and essential services in rural communities. Given Ferndale's documented history of leveraging federal grants for community infrastructure improvements, public safety enhancements, and emergency preparedness initiatives, this award likely supports similar community facility development objectives. The two-year performance period is consistent with typical Community Facilities grant timelines and allows for comprehensive project planning and implementation.