Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The City of Mount Pleasant received a $198,468 Community Facility Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766), awarded on March 19, 2026, with a completion deadline of March 19, 2028. This Project Grant supports the development or improvement of an essential community facility in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee that provides critical services to the local rural community. Based on the program's focus areas and the awardee's historical project portfolio, the funding likely supports infrastructure improvements such as public safety facilities, water and wastewater systems, or other essential municipal services that enhance community development and public welfare.

The Community Facilities Loans and Grants program provides affordable funding to rural communities, nonprofits, and public bodies to construct, enlarge, extend, or improve facilities delivering essential services including fire protection, police and rescue services, healthcare, education, and utility infrastructure. Awards under this program prioritize projects that serve low-income rural residents and enhance public safety capabilities. The two-year grant period allows the City of Mount Pleasant to plan and execute the funded community facility project, positioning the municipality to strengthen critical infrastructure and services for its residents.