FY 2022 disaster grant-water disposal only

Flathead County Water District 1-Evergreen (doing business as Evergreen Water District) received a $4.848 million Project Grant award on June 9, 2025, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service under the Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities program (CFDA 10.760). The award is designated as a FY 2022 Disaster Grant focused specifically on water disposal infrastructure. The grant will support water infrastructure improvements and disaster recovery efforts serving the Evergreen community in Kalispell, Montana, with an ultimate completion date of June 9, 2027.

The funding will be applied toward water disposal services and infrastructure rehabilitation, with particular emphasis on addressing natural disaster impacts and enhancing service reliability for this rural Montana community. The award reflects the Rural Utilities Service's mission to provide financial assistance to rural communities for critical water infrastructure development, ensuring reasonable user costs and improved service quality. The district will be required to maintain comprehensive records and accounts in accordance with federal regulations and will be subject to audit requirements given the substantial funding amount.