The Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service awarded $2 million to Hope Fire Co on September 24, 2025, under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766). The award funds development of an essential community facility in Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania. Performance is scheduled to conclude on September 24, 2027. The program prioritizes projects that enhance public safety, including fire, rescue, and ambulance services. Hope Fire Co is a sub-recipient entity under this award.