United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today announced that USDA is investing $185 million to equip, rebuild, and modernize essential services in rural areas of 32 states. The investments will benefit 3 million rural residents.
“The Biden-Harris Administration has made investing in infrastructure improvements a priority,” Maxson said. “These loans and grants will help rural communities invest in facilities and services that are vital to all communities, such as schools, libraries, hospitals and health clinics. They also will help rural communities continue to beat the COVID-19 pandemic as America builds back better and stronger.”
USDA is investing in 16 Michigan projects, four of them in Dickinson County.
The Dickinson County Health Care System is receiving a $16.9 million loan to refinance existing debt and purchase additional medical equipment.
The City of Kingsford, in Dickinson County, is receiving a $26,500 grant to purchase a patrol vehicle. This will replace the current, high mileage vehicle that has outlived its usefulness.
The City of Iron Mountain, in Dickinson County, is receiving a $14,900 grant to purchase a K-9 vehicle for the police department. The existing K-9 vehicle will be used as a backup or utilized by the Code Enforcement Officer as a regular patrol car.
The City of Norway, in Dickinson County, is receiving a $50,000 grant to purchase a backhoe which will replace the current one that has outlived its useful life. The backhoe will be used to support general operations and the city’s water department.
To learn more about Community Facilities Program funding opportunities, contact a USDA Rural Development state office. Also see the Community Facilities Direct Loan Program Guidance Book for Applicants (PDF, 669 KB) for a detailed overview of the application process.
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