May 3, 2021
MORGANTOWN On Earth Day 2021, Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson announced the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $487 million in critical infrastructure that will help communities in 45 states build back better and stronger while prioritizing climate-smart solutions and environmental stewardship.
USDA is making the investments under the Water and Environmental Program, the Rural Energy for America Program, the Electric Loan Program and the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program.
This announcement included a $3.6 million investment through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan Program for the Mineral Wells Public Service District in Wood County.
This Rural Development investment will benefit more than 2,500 West Virginians and assist in improving the reliability of Mineral Wells Public Service District’s water supply. Funds will be used to replace transmission and distribution mains, water meters, and hydrants
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Investments
Rural Water and Wastewater Infrastructure. USDA is investing $374 million through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program to modernize rural drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in 31 states.
The city of Dunn, N.C., will use a $1.4 million loan and a $1.2 million grant to repair or replace 9,135 feet of sewer collection line, 42 manholes and 134 pipes. These modernizations will stop sewer system overflows, which will lead to cleaner rural water resources in the area and support a healthier environment for nearly 10,000 local residents.
Renewable Energy in Rural Communities. USDA is investing $78 million in renewable energy infrastructure in 30 states through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). This program helps agricultural producers and rural small businesses purchase and install renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements. Projects financed under this program can help to reduce the amount of greenhouse gas pollution
For example, in Georgia, RC Bells Inc. will use a $130,500 grant to replace four dispensers and a storage tank at a fueling station in Acworth. The infrastructure supported by this investment will expand the use of renewable fuels by approximately 420,000 gallons per year.
Owensboro company receives $417k grant from USDA
Owensboro company receives $417k grant from USDA By Jake Embrey | April 22, 2021 at 11:04 PM CDT - Updated April 22 at 11:05 PM
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) - A local company is expanding operations thanks to a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Owensboro Grain Company is receiving $417,000 from the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) grant.
The company plans to install a new truck load-out station, adding new amenities to that area.
“It helped us to speed up our capital spending plans to do this infrastructure,” John Wright, executive vice president of Owensboro Grain said. “And it helps us put this infrastructure in today, to position us for the products that we’re going to be producing tomorrow.”