Waste disposal grants - regular

The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), a civilian agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, awarded $1,494,000 to Madison County Harrison Water And/Or Sewer District on June 30, 2025, under the Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities program (CFDA 10.760). This Project Grant provides financial assistance for critical water infrastructure and waste management systems serving rural communities in Montana. The funding supports the development and improvement of essential infrastructure, including drinking water systems, wastewater treatment facilities, and related environmental health infrastructure designed to ensure reasonable user costs and enhance service reliability for financially needy rural residents and businesses.

Under the Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities program, the RUS prioritizes funding allocation based on population demographics, unemployment rates, and health and sanitary conditions in eligible rural areas. The award to Madison County Harrison Water And/Or Sewer District reflects the program's emphasis on directing resources toward communities with demonstrated financial need and critical infrastructure gaps. As a recipient of federal funds exceeding $750,000, the awardee is subject to single or program-specific audit requirements and must maintain detailed records and accounts to ensure compliance with applicable federal regulations and authorized use of funds.