Waste disposal grants - regular

The Village of Wheeler in Wisconsin received a $1,265,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) under the Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities program (CFDA 10.760). The grant funding will support the village's comprehensive water infrastructure development and improvement projects, including the construction, upgrade, and repair of drinking water systems, wastewater treatment facilities, solid waste management systems, and stormwater infrastructure. This grant, with a performance period ending on August 1, 2024, is part of the RUS's broader effort to ensure affordable and reliable water and waste services for rural communities. The Village of Wheeler has also received a separate $884,000 grant from the RUS under the same program, as well as a sub-grant award from the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration for public facilities, further demonstrating its commitment to enhancing rural infrastructure and community services.