Community project grants congressionally delegated

The District Attorney's Office of Butte County received a $600,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766) on June 4, 2025, with a completion date of June 4, 2027. This congressionally delegated community project grant supports the development of essential community facilities and infrastructure in the rural Oroville, California area. The Community Facilities Loans and Grants program provides affordable funding to public bodies, nonprofits, and federally recognized tribes to construct, enlarge, extend, or improve critical infrastructure and services—including public safety, healthcare, education, utility services, and community centers that contribute to the orderly development of rural communities.

While specific facility details are not explicitly provided in the award documentation, the District Attorney's Office has a documented track record of utilizing federal grant funding to support diverse community-oriented initiatives, including public safety infrastructure, victim and witness support services, and community facility improvements such as food bank expansion and mobile hygiene centers. The two-year performance period aligns with the typical project timelines for USDA Community Facilities awards, which generally target improvements to essential services that enhance quality of life and infrastructure in rural regions.