Waste disposal grants - regular

The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), administered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, awarded Madison County Alder Water & Sewer District a $659,000 Project Grant on June 30, 2025, under the Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities program (CFDA 10.760). This award supports critical water and waste infrastructure development in rural Montana communities, addressing essential needs such as drinking water systems, wastewater treatment facilities, and related infrastructure improvements. The grant is structured to ensure reasonable user costs for rural residents while enhancing service quality and reliability for the water and sewer district's service area.

Under this program, the funded project enables the awardee to develop or improve water infrastructure systems that serve financially needy rural communities. The RUS provides loan and grant funds specifically targeted toward rural areas, with funding decisions informed by factors including population demographics, income levels, unemployment rates, and existing health and sanitary conditions. The one-day performance period through June 30, 2025, indicates this represents the award completion date for obligating these funds toward eligible water and waste disposal infrastructure projects serving the district's rural community.