Congressionally directed spending grant - water

The Town of Murphy received a $750,000 Project Grant awarded on May 8, 2025, through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) under the Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities program (CFDA 10.760). This congressionally directed spending grant supports water infrastructure development in Murphy, North Carolina, with a completion deadline of May 8, 2027. The funding is designated to address critical water system needs in this rural community, consistent with the program's primary objective of ensuring reasonable user costs and enhancing service quality and reliability for financially needy rural areas.

The RUS Water and Waste Disposal Systems program provides financial assistance for infrastructure improvements including drinking water systems, wastewater treatment facilities, and related water management infrastructure. As the awardee, the Town of Murphy will utilize this funding to implement water infrastructure projects that strengthen essential services for rural residents and businesses. The grant aligns with the program's emphasis on supporting rural communities with demonstrated financial need and infrastructure challenges, with project performance occurring in Murphy, NC 28906.