FY 2022 disaster grant-water only

Charlotte Harbor Water Association, Inc. received a $1.184 million Disaster Grant-Water Only 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). The award, announced on May 19, 2025, supports critical water infrastructure improvements in Port Charlotte, Florida, with a completion deadline of May 19, 2027. As a non-profit water utility serving financially disadvantaged rural communities in the Charlotte Harbor region, the association will utilize these federal funds to address emergency water system needs and infrastructure repairs resulting from 2022 natural disasters, consistent with the RUS program's focus on ensuring rural residents have access to potable water meeting federal standards.

The specific infrastructure improvements funded through this disaster grant will likely encompass water distribution system upgrades, water quality enhancements, and storage infrastructure repairs—project categories consistent with the awardee's historical grant activities and the RUS program's emphasis on building resilience in rural water systems. This award represents ongoing federal support for the Charlotte Harbor Water Association, which has secured approximately $27.692 million in RUS funding between 2022 and 2025 to strengthen essential water infrastructure serving the region's rural communities.