City Of Rushmore

The City of Rushmore is a local government entity located in Rushmore, Minnesota, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since December 16, 2011, with a current registration valid through August 6, 2025. As a U.S. local government, the city primarily focuses on providing essential municipal services to its rural community, with a particular emphasis on infrastructure and public safety improvements. While not holding any federal contract vehicles, the city has successfully secured multiple federal grant awards that support critical community development and emergency services initiatives.

Through federal grant awards, the City of Rushmore has received significant funding from two primary federal agencies: the Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Rural Utilities Service has awarded the city two domestic water grants totaling $250,000 in May 2023 and another grant in September 2021, aimed at improving water and waste disposal systems for rural communities. The FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program provided a substantial $660,600.88 grant in September 2022, designed to enhance firefighter safety and support emergency services. These grants specifically target infrastructure improvements and public safety enhancements, demonstrating the city's commitment to leveraging federal funding to address critical community needs such as domestic water systems and emergency response capabilities. The grants support tangible projects that directly benefit rural residents by improving water infrastructure and protecting first responders through critical equipment, training, and wellness programs.