Congressionally directed spending grant - water disposal

The Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service awarded $1,501,000 to the Town of Rock Hall on September 19, 2025, under the Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities program (CFDA 10.760), a Project Grant providing loan and grant funds for water and waste projects serving financially needy rural communities.

The award funds water disposal infrastructure work in Rock Hall, Maryland, with a period of performance extending through September 19, 2027. The program aims to provide reasonable user costs for rural residents, rural businesses, and other rural users by directing assistance toward truly needy rural areas based on criteria including population, low-income unemployment, and health and sanitary problems. USDA Rural Development offices administer the program locally, with applications reviewed and scored for funding priority by the RD State Office and final approval issued by the RD State Director following completion of processing requirements.