Community project grants congressionally delegated

Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Inc. received a $1.508 million Community Facilities Loans and Grants (CFDA 10.766) award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service on June 26, 2025. The grant supports the development or improvement of essential healthcare infrastructure and services in Danville, Kentucky. As a congressionally delegated community project grant, this funding enables the medical center to enhance critical community health facilities that serve rural residents and contribute to the orderly development of the region.

The Community Facilities Loans and Grants program prioritizes funding for healthcare facilities and other essential services in rural areas where such infrastructure is necessary for community welfare. The award provides a two-year performance period through June 26, 2027, during which the recipient will develop or expand facility operations to better serve the local population. Healthcare facilities like Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center receive priority consideration under this program due to their critical role in ensuring public health and safety in rural communities.