Federal Grant Award Summary

The Town of Stafford Connecticut received a $500,000 Project Grant from the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766). The grant was awarded on March 23, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of March 23, 2028. This award supports the development of essential community facility projects in the rural area of Stafford Springs, Connecticut, consistent with the program's mandate to provide affordable funding for infrastructure that delivers critical services to local communities.

While specific project details are not detailed in the award documentation, the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program typically funds the construction, enlargement, extension, or improvement of facilities providing essential services such as fire protection, police and rescue services, healthcare, education, utility services, and community centers. The Town of Stafford's track record demonstrates prior experience successfully managing federal infrastructure and environmental remediation grants, positioning it to effectively execute this community facility project over the two-year performance period.