Community project grants congressionally delegated

The Town of Berlin, Massachusetts received a $400,000 Project Grant award from the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766) on May 22, 2025, with a completion date of May 22, 2027. This funding supports the development of essential community facility infrastructure in rural areas, enabling the Town to construct, enlarge, extend, or improve critical public services that contribute to orderly community development.

The Community Facilities Loans and Grants program provides affordable funding to public bodies, nonprofits, and federally recognized tribes for essential infrastructure projects including fire protection, public safety, healthcare, education, utility services, and community centers. The award to the Town of Berlin aligns with the program's priority to enhance quality of life and infrastructure in rural communities, with project selection giving due consideration to state development strategies and priority recommendations for public safety and healthcare facility enhancements.