Borough Of Orwigsburg

Borough of Orwigsburg is a U.S. local government entity registered to receive federal awards since April 10, 2009. As a municipality and planning commission in Pennsylvania, it provides essential services to rural residents in Orwigsburg. The borough primarily engages with the federal government through grant awards aimed at improving community facilities and infrastructure. These projects typically involve construction, enlargement, extension, or other improvements to vital services such as fire protection, public safety, healthcare, education, and utilities in rural areas. Borough of Orwigsburg's involvement in federal grant programs demonstrates its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through strategic partnerships with federal agencies.

The borough has received both prime and sub-grant awards to support its community development efforts. Most recently, on February 22, 2024, Borough of Orwigsburg was awarded a $750,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service under the Community Facilities Loans and Grants program (CFDA 10.766). This grant is intended to fund community facility improvements over a two-year period ending February 22, 2026. Additionally, the borough has been involved in pre-disaster mitigation activities through sub-awards from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. These sub-awards, part of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, aim to enhance the community's resilience against natural disasters. The borough has also received federal grant sub-awards for unspecified purposes, further demonstrating its active engagement in various federally-funded initiatives to benefit the local community. Through these diverse grant programs, Borough of Orwigsburg collaborates with federal and state agencies to address critical infrastructure needs, improve community resilience, and support the overall development of the rural area it serves.