Community project grants congressionally delegated

Mendonoma Health Alliance received a $165,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766), awarded on June 4, 2025, with a completion date of June 4, 2027. This grant supports the development of essential community facilities in rural areas, with Mendonoma Health Alliance leveraging the funding to expand healthcare infrastructure and services in Gualala, California. As a local network of healthcare organizations, the organization will utilize this grant to enhance access to healthcare services, wellness education, and prevention services in this coastal rural community.

The Community Facilities Loans and Grants program prioritizes projects that serve low-income rural residents and enhance public safety and health care delivery. Given Mendonoma Health Alliance's established track record with federal rural health initiatives, including prior Health Resources and Services Administration grants totaling over $2.3 million focused on rural health networks and opioid response programs, this award aligns with the organization's mission to address critical healthcare access and substance abuse issues in rural communities. The two-year performance period allows for strategic planning and implementation of facility improvements that contribute to orderly community development in this primarily rural coastal area.