Waste disposal grants - regular

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (CFDA 10.760 - Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities) awarded the Town of Newport, New Hampshire a $2,500,000 Project Grant on May 17, 2024. This grant funding supports water and waste infrastructure projects in financially needy rural areas, with the goal of ensuring reasonable user costs for rural residents, businesses, and other rural users. The Town of Newport, as a local government entity, will utilize this federal grant award to develop and improve its water and wastewater systems, as well as solid waste management and stormwater infrastructure. This grant is part of the Town of Newport's broader federal grant portfolio, which includes additional awards from agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Justice, and Federal Emergency Management Agency to support municipal services and infrastructure across the community.