WW SIM direct loans - grants- domestic water only

The City of Vienna, Illinois received a $532,000 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), awarded on September 3, 2025, with a completion date of September 3, 2027. This grant funds water and waste disposal systems infrastructure development designed to serve the rural community of Vienna and ensure reasonable user costs for residents and businesses. The funding supports construction and improvement of critical infrastructure, including drinking water systems, wastewater treatment facilities, and related water infrastructure projects that enhance service reliability and quality in this economically disadvantaged rural area.

This award represents the City of Vienna's second significant investment from RUS under the same program, following a prior $2.605 million award in 2023, demonstrating the municipality's ongoing commitment to infrastructure modernization and capacity to manage federally funded water projects. The RUS program prioritizes funding for the most financially needy rural communities based on population, income levels, unemployment rates, and sanitary conditions, positioning Vienna as a qualified recipient meeting the program's eligibility criteria for rural infrastructure development.