Community project grants congressionally delegated

The Town of Lee received a $1.0 million Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766), awarded September 4, 2025, with a completion date of September 4, 2027. This grant supports the construction, enlargement, extension, or improvement of essential community infrastructure projects, with priority consideration for facilities that enhance public safety and serve low-income rural residents. The funding will support critical community facilities including fire protection, public safety, healthcare, education, utility services, and community centers in Lee, Massachusetts.

The award reflects the Rural Utilities Service's mission to provide affordable funding for essential community facility projects in primarily rural areas through nonprofits, public bodies, and federally recognized tribes. As a congressionally directed grant, the Town of Lee's award represents federal investment in local infrastructure development designed to serve the orderly development of the Lee community and improve essential services delivery to residents.