CF congressionally directed grants

The Town of Pomfret received a $440,000 congressionally directed Project Grant award on May 12, 2025, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766). The grant supports the development of essential community facility projects in the rural Fredonia, New York area. With a completion date of May 12, 2027, this two-year award aligns with the program's standard performance period and reflects RUS's commitment to providing affordable funding for critical infrastructure and services in rural communities.

The Community Facilities Loans and Grants program provides funding to public bodies, non-profit organizations, and federally recognized tribes for constructing, enlarging, extending, or improving essential community facilities such as fire protection, public safety, healthcare, education, utility services, and community centers. The Town of Pomfret's award builds on the municipality's successful track record of securing federal infrastructure funding, with previous grants totaling approximately $2.76 million since 2021, predominantly focused on water system enhancements, waste disposal systems, and disaster relief water infrastructure projects. This funding mechanism ensures that rural communities can develop orderly infrastructure improvements that enhance quality of life and service delivery for residents.