USDA Accepting Applications for Facility Loans, Grants

CHILLICOTHE, MO — The USDA Rural Development Office is accepting applications for the area through the Community Facility Loan and Grant program. Community facility projects are those planned by public bodies and not-for-profit corporations. The funding can be used for construction projects such as hospitals, community centers, fire stations, ambulance barns, police stations, city halls, health clinics, etc. Equipment can also be purchased with funds from the loan program and include fire trucks, ambulances, road graders, construction equipment, office sheriff and police patrol equipment and a multitude of other equipment. Loan funding criteria applies. Grants have a 75% project funding limit and generally finance a smaller percentage of the project as they are tied to the income and population of the area served. For more details, inquire by calling Dave Clarkson at 660-646-6222, ext. 10.