Community project grants congressionally delegated

The Washington County Health Care Authority Inc., operating as Washington County Hospital in Chatom, Alabama, received a $1.3 million Community Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766). This award, made on June 2, 2025, with a completion date of June 2, 2027, supports the development and improvement of essential healthcare infrastructure in a rural community. As a not-for-profit healthcare facility, the organization will utilize this funding to enhance medical facilities and deliver critical healthcare services to the rural population served by Washington County.

The Community Facilities Loans and Grants program prioritizes funding for projects that enhance essential community services, particularly healthcare facilities that strengthen access to medical care in underserved rural areas. This award aligns with the program's objectives to improve infrastructure and support orderly community development. The two-year performance period allows the recipient to complete facility improvements and infrastructure enhancements that will strengthen healthcare delivery capacity and expand access to essential medical services for low-income rural residents in Alabama.