The Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service awarded $1,250,236 to the City of Jackson on January 16, 2026, under the Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities program (CFDA 10.760), a Project Grant supporting water disposal infrastructure in rural communities.
The award funds water disposal system improvements serving Jackson, Kentucky. The City of Jackson, a local government entity in rural Breathitt County, is the recipient. Performance of work occurs in Jackson, KY 41339, with an ultimate completion date of January 16, 2028.
The Water and Waste Disposal Systems program provides loan and grant funds to rural communities to finance water and waste projects with an objective of enabling reasonable user costs for rural residents and rural businesses. Award selection prioritizes financially needy communities and considers population, low-income unemployment rates, and health and sanitary problems. Facilities financed through the program must align with applicable State and local development plans.