The Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service awarded $443,000 to Central Alexander County Public Water District on September 10, 2025, under the Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities program (CFDA 10.760). The award funds water and waste disposal infrastructure serving rural communities, with financial assistance structured to maintain reasonable user costs for rural residents, businesses, and other rural users. The recipient is located in Olive Branch, Illinois, and the period of performance extends through September 10, 2027. The program prioritizes financially needy communities, evaluating applications based on population, low-income unemployment, and health and sanitary problems. USDA Rural Development offices administer the program locally, with applications reviewed and scored by the RD State Office and forwarded to the State Director for processing and approval.