Domestic water grants - regular

The City of Port Clinton, Ohio received a $3.85 million project grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service on April 7, 2023 to support upgrades and improvements to the city's water infrastructure.

The funding was provided through the Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities program (CFDA 10.760), which provides loans and grants to financially needy rural communities to ensure reasonable utility costs for rural residents and businesses. As the prime awardee, Port Clinton Water Works will use the grant funding to deliver products and services supporting upgrades and improvements to the city's water systems, in line with the program's objectives.

Additionally, Port Clinton has received three federal subawards totaling over $6.3 million from the Ohio Department of Transportation to undertake roadway rehabilitation work and improvements to other local buildings and facilities. Through these infrastructure awards, the city provides construction, project management and related services to rural residents.