"I thank Rural Development for investing funds towards
equipment that is essential in protecting the residents of
The $88,000 Community Facilities Loan will be combined
with a $46,000 Community Facilities Grant to purchase the new vehicles and
replace older, dilapidated cars in the fleet. The new vehicles will offer an
added layer of protection to county residents as well as the officers who
operate them.
"Ensuring our first responders have the quality
equipment and the tools they need to serve and protect are key to the economic
health and quality of life in rural communities," said Jolley. "Thanks to the
support of our Congressional Delegation, Rural Development has the financial and
technical resources to partner with local leaders to improve the lives and
livelihoods of the people they serve."
Rural Development’s community facilities program uses
direct loans, loan guarantees and grants to provide rural areas with the
financial resources to construct or improve essential services like healthcare,
education, civic buildings and first responder facilities. The loan-guarantee
program encourages private lenders to expand their investment of capital in
rural communities. Community facilities programs target rural areas with a
population less than 20,000.
USDA Rural Development’s mission is to increase economic
opportunity and improve the quality of life for rural residents. Rural
Development fosters growth in homeownership and affordable rental housing,
finances business development, and supports the creation of critical community
and technology infrastructure. Last year Rural Development assisted more than
678,000
For more information on Rural Development programs
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