Southwest border regional commission

On August 27, 2025, the Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $2.0 million Project Grant to Arrowhead Center, Inc. under the Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities program (CFDA 10.760). The award, which extends through August 27, 2027, supports water and waste infrastructure development in New Mexico. Under this program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service, eligible activities include the design, construction, repair, and enhancement of drinking water systems, wastewater treatment facilities, solid waste management systems, and stormwater infrastructure serving financially needy rural communities.

The funding is directed toward ensuring reasonable user costs for rural residents and businesses while improving service quality and reliability in underserved areas. The Water and Waste Disposal Systems program prioritizes projects demonstrating population need, low-income unemployment, health and sanitary concerns, and consistency with state and local development plans. Arrowhead Center, Inc., as the awardee, will deliver these infrastructure improvements and related services to rural communities in New Mexico through this two-year performance period.