Waste disposal grants - regular

The Boothbay Harbor Sewer District received a $400,000 Project Grant from the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) under the Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities program (CFDA 10.760), awarded on June 30, 2025. This funding supports waste disposal infrastructure development and improvement for the sewer district's service area in Maine, with a completion date of June 30, 2025.

The grant provides financial assistance for critical wastewater management infrastructure, consistent with the program's mission to ensure reasonable user costs and enhance service quality in rural communities. The funding enables the Boothbay Harbor Sewer District to implement waste disposal projects that maintain essential environmental health and sanitation services for its constituents. As a Project Grant from RUS, this award represents direct federal investment in rural water and waste infrastructure, prioritizing economically disadvantaged rural communities in accordance with USDA Rural Development's established selection criteria.