FY 2022 disaster grant-water only

The City of Fleming-Neon received a $5.74 million Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) under the Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities program (CFDA 10.760) on May 22, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of May 22, 2027. This FY 2022 Disaster Grant-Water Only award provides financial assistance specifically designated for water infrastructure system repairs and resilience improvements in rural Fleming, Kentucky, addressing critical water utility needs in this financially disadvantaged Appalachian community.

The funding supports essential water infrastructure development and improvement projects that align with RUS's primary objectives of ensuring reasonable user costs for rural residents and enhancing service quality and reliability. Based on the City of Fleming-Neon's historical project portfolio, the funds are anticipated to support water system improvements such as waterline rehabilitation, water storage tank reconstruction, installation of advanced metering infrastructure, and related water utility enhancements. These infrastructure investments enable the City to maintain and upgrade its drinking water systems to serve the most financially needy rural communities, consistent with USDA Rural Development's mandate to direct assistance toward truly rural areas with demonstrated health and sanitary needs.