CF congressionally directed grants

The Village of Somerset, Ohio received a $125,000 Project Grant from the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766), awarded on June 25, 2025, with a completion date of June 25, 2027. This congressionally directed grant supports the development of essential community facilities in rural areas, with the Somerset Police Department identified as the primary beneficiary of the funding. The award aligns with the program's priority to enhance public safety services, including police operations and related infrastructure.

The Community Facilities Loans and Grants program provides affordable federal funding to public bodies, nonprofit organizations, and federally recognized tribes to construct, enlarge, extend, or improve critical infrastructure and services in rural communities. Eligible projects include facilities serving fire protection, public safety, healthcare, education, and utility services that contribute to orderly community development. The two-year performance period allows the Village of Somerset to strategically deploy the $125,000 investment toward strengthening its public safety infrastructure and services for the benefit of the local rural community.