FY 2022 disaster grant-water disposal only

County of Carbon received an $800,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) under the Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities program (CFDA 10.760) for disaster-related water infrastructure improvements. The award was issued on June 27, 2025, with a completion deadline of June 27, 2027. This FY 2022 Disaster Grant specifically supports water disposal infrastructure repairs and resilience measures in Red Lodge, Montana, reflecting the program's focus on ensuring reliable and affordable water services to financially needy rural communities affected by natural disasters.

The funding will enable Carbon County to repair and enhance water system infrastructure in the rural community, addressing critical infrastructure needs resulting from 2022 disaster impacts. The RUS program provides grants to public bodies and local government entities to support drinking water systems, wastewater treatment facilities, and related water infrastructure projects that result in reasonable user costs and improved service quality for rural residents and businesses.