Community project grants congressionally delegated

Coppertower Family Medical Center Inc., operating as Alexander Valley Healthcare in Cloverdale, California, received a $500,000 Community Facilities Loans and Grants award (CFDA 10.766) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service on June 4, 2025. The project will be completed by June 4, 2027. This funding supports the expansion and improvement of essential healthcare infrastructure and services in a rural underserved area, with specific focus on enhancing COVID-19 testing capacity, vaccine administration capabilities, and facility infrastructure improvements.

The award aligns with the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program's objective to provide affordable funding for developing essential community facilities in rural areas. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, Coppertower Family Medical Center is an eligible non-profit organization under the program, which prioritizes funding for healthcare facility projects that serve low-income rural residents. The grant will enable the organization to strengthen its capacity to deliver critical public health services and improve healthcare accessibility within its rural California community.