ARC community facilities grants

The Center For Rural Development, Inc. was awarded an $8,000,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766) on December 12, 2025. The grant supports the organization's efforts to develop essential community facilities and infrastructure in rural Kentucky. The funding will enable The Center For Rural Development, Inc. to construct, enlarge, extend, or improve critical public services such as fire protection, public safety, healthcare, education, utilities, and community centers to enhance the quality of life and support the orderly development of rural communities. The organization frequently collaborates with sub-awardees, including the University of Findlay, Northwest Arkansas Community College, and North Carolina Central University, to execute these grant-funded projects with a focus on training emergency responders, improving community preparedness, and providing technical assistance in rural settings.