Congressionally directed spending grant - water

The City of Canal Fulton received a $500,000 Project Grant award from 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), awarded on May 8, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of May 8, 2027. This congressionally directed spending grant supports critical water infrastructure improvements in Canal Fulton, Ohio, enabling the city to enhance drinking water systems, wastewater treatment facilities, and stormwater infrastructure.

The funding is designed to ensure reasonable user costs for the community while strengthening essential water and waste management services. The RUS program prioritizes assistance to financially needy rural communities, with particular consideration given to population demographics, low-income unemployment rates, and health and sanitary conditions. The two-year performance period allows the City of Canal Fulton to plan and execute infrastructure improvements that will benefit municipal water service delivery and environmental sustainability for its residents and businesses.