Waste disposal grants - regular

The City of Pierce, Idaho received a $1.374 million Project Grant 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), awarded on June 25, 2025. This federal grant provides financial assistance to support critical water and waste infrastructure development in rural communities, with eligible project categories including drinking water systems, wastewater treatment facilities, and solid waste management systems. The award is intended to ensure reasonable user costs for rural residents and businesses while enhancing service quality and reliability in the municipality.

Under the RUS program guidelines, the City of Pierce will utilize the grant funding to address essential infrastructure needs consistent with state and local development plans. The grant recipients are required to maintain detailed records demonstrating that funds are used for authorized purposes in accordance with applicable federal regulations, including potential audit requirements should total federal award expenditures exceed $750,000 annually. The ultimate completion date of June 25, 2025 establishes the performance period for the project delivery and fund utilization.