Waste disposal grants - regular

On June 23, 2025, the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) awarded Worcester County, Maryland a $1.855 million Project Grant under the Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities program (CFDA 10.760). This grant supports critical water and waste disposal infrastructure development in rural communities served by the county. The funding is designed to enhance essential services including drinking water systems, wastewater treatment facilities, and solid waste management infrastructure while ensuring reasonable user costs for rural residents and businesses.

The grant aligns with RUS's mission to provide financial assistance to economically disadvantaged rural communities for infrastructure improvements that address health, sanitary, and service reliability needs. As a repeat recipient of RUS funding, Worcester County has demonstrated consistent capacity to implement water infrastructure projects, having previously secured a $1.024 million grant in April 2023 for similar purposes. The award represents the agency's targeted investment approach to rural water infrastructure development across the United States.