Federal Grant Award Summary

County of Mono received a $215,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766) on July 1, 2025, with a completion date of July 1, 2027. This congressionally delegated community project grant funds the development or improvement of essential community facilities in rural areas serving Bridgeport, California. The Community Facilities Loans and Grants program supports public bodies, nonprofit organizations, and federally recognized tribes in constructing, enlarging, extending, or improving critical infrastructure and services including fire protection, public safety, healthcare, education, utility services, and community centers that contribute to the orderly development of rural communities.

As a parent organization and local government entity in Mono County, the recipient will utilize the award to enhance community infrastructure and services in the rural eastern Sierra region. The program prioritizes projects that enhance public safety and health care facilities while serving low-income rural residents. The two-year performance period allows for comprehensive planning, development, and implementation of the essential community facility project aligned with state development strategies and community needs.