Community project grants congressionally delegated

Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital, Inc. received $825,000 in federal funding through a Community Project Grant awarded by the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) on August 22, 2025, under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766). The project, located in Bogalusa, Louisiana, is scheduled for completion by August 22, 2027. This grant supports the development of essential community facility infrastructure at the hospital, which provides critical healthcare services to rural residents in the region. The funding aligns with the program's priority focus on enhancing healthcare facility infrastructure in underserved rural communities.

The Community Facilities Loans and Grants program provides affordable federal funding to develop essential community facilities that serve rural populations through nonprofits, public bodies, and federally recognized tribes. As a healthcare organization, Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital qualifies as an eligible recipient and represents the type of facility prioritized for funding enhancement. The two-year project timeline is consistent with standard award durations under this program, which emphasizes projects that deliver substantial public benefit to low-income rural residents.