Federal Grant Award Summary

The County of Kittitas received a $1.05 million Project Grant award dated June 23, 2026, from the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766). This congressionally delegated community project grant supports the development of an essential community facility in Ellensburg, Washington, with a completion deadline of June 23, 2028. The Community Facilities Loans and Grants program provides affordable funding to nonprofits, public bodies, and federally recognized tribes to develop facilities that deliver essential services to rural communities, with priority consideration given to projects that enhance public safety—such as fire, police, rescue, and ambulance services—and health care facilities serving low-income rural residents.

While specific project details are not enumerated in the award documentation, the funding represents support for critical infrastructure development that aligns with the program's mandate to enable orderly community development in rural areas. As a local government entity, County of Kittitas has demonstrated a track record of successfully securing federal grant funding for infrastructure improvements and public safety initiatives. The two-year project timeline is consistent with recent Community Facilities award patterns, reflecting congressionally directed grant activity within the program.