Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Award Details: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), a sub-agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, awarded $1.0 million to the University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. on September 4, 2025, under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766). The award carries a completion deadline of September 4, 2027, and will be performed in Athens, Georgia.

Products and Services: Under this Community Project Grant, the funded initiative will develop an essential community facility project in a rural area, consistent with CFDA 10.766 program objectives. The Community Facilities Loans and Grants program provides affordable funding to nonprofits, public bodies, and federally recognized tribes to establish facilities delivering essential services to rural communities—including fire and police services, rescue and ambulance operations, and health care facilities. Given UGA Research Foundation's core mission as a research institution and the congressionally delegated nature of this award, the project will support infrastructure or service delivery that enhances public safety or healthcare access in rural communities while serving low-income residents in alignment with program priorities. The specific facility type, service model, and implementation details are not disclosed in the available award documentation.