Waste disposal grants - regular

The Village of Questa received a $2,261,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) on June 23, 2025, under the Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities program (CFDA 10.760). This grant funds critical water and waste disposal infrastructure improvements designed to serve the financially distressed rural community of Questa, New Mexico. The RUS program provides financial assistance to eligible rural communities for projects encompassing drinking water systems, wastewater treatment facilities, solid waste management systems, and stormwater infrastructure, with the overarching goal of ensuring reasonable user costs while enhancing service quality and reliability.

The grant supports infrastructure development and improvement initiatives that address essential water and waste management needs within Questa's rural community. As a Project Grant with a completion date of June 23, 2025, the funding is directed toward tangible infrastructure projects that will improve the municipality's capacity to deliver safe and reliable water and waste disposal services to local residents and businesses. This award reflects RUS's targeted approach to rural infrastructure development, prioritizing assistance to communities with demonstrated financial need and critical infrastructure gaps.