CF congressionally directed grants

The County of Coconino received a $1.375 million Project Grant from the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766), awarded on August 27, 2025, with a completion date of August 27, 2027. This award supports the development of essential community facility projects in the Flagstaff, Arizona area. Under CFDA 10.766, eligible projects typically include construction, enlargement, extension, or improvement of facilities providing essential services such as fire protection, police and rescue services, healthcare, education, and utility services to rural communities. The program prioritizes projects that enhance public safety infrastructure and healthcare facilities while serving low-income rural residents.

While specific project details are not enumerated in the award documentation, the funding aligns with the County of Coconino's demonstrated capacity in administering federal infrastructure and community resilience initiatives. The county's existing grant portfolio includes comparable projects such as the US 89 Post-Wildfire Flood Resiliency Project ($1.23 million) and the Museum Fire Sediment Reduction Cooperative Agreement ($3.9 million), indicating organizational experience in managing infrastructure improvement grants of similar scope and complexity in the region.