Congressionally directed spending grant - water disposal

The County of Cumberland received a $2.2 million Congressionally Directed Spending Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service (RUS) under the Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities program (CFDA 10.760), awarded September 12, 2025. The grant funds water and wastewater system improvements in East Fayetteville, North Carolina, with a project completion date of September 12, 2027. This award supports critical infrastructure upgrades to serve rural communities, consistent with RUS's mission to provide financial assistance for water supply and wastewater treatment facilities in areas with demonstrated financial need.

As a local government entity, County of Cumberland is utilizing these funds to enhance water and utilities services for residents and businesses in the East Fayetteville area. The two-year project aligns with RUS's broader programmatic objectives of delivering reasonable user costs and improving health and sanitary conditions in rural communities. The grant represents one of Cumberland County's primary infrastructure investments and reflects its established track record as a federal grant recipient focused on water utilities, justice system infrastructure, and community development.