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July 6th
Press Release
Community Facilities
Homepage
State Office
Contacts |
The Rural Development, through its community
facilities program, provides funding for the Rural Emergency Responders
Initiative to specifically strengthen the ability of rural communities to
respond to local emergencies. The community facilities program funds are
used to support rural emergency responder efforts by financing needed
equipment and services. These funds are available to public bodies,
non-profit organizations, and recognized Indian tribes.
Funds may be used to finance equipment, vehicles,
and/or buildings for the following types of projects:
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Fire
Protection
Rescue/Ambulance
Law
Enforcement
Civil
Defense/Early Warning Systems
Mobile/Stationary Communications
Emergency Responders Training Facilities
Hospitals
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Outpatient Care
Physician’s Clinics
Migrant Health Centers
Healthcare Office Buildings
County
Health Department Offices
Food
Preparation Distribution Centers
Animal
Shelters |
Rural Development, through its community facilities
program, provides financial assistance to develop essential community
facilities for public use in rural areas. These facilities include schools,
libraries, childcare, hospitals, medical clinics, assisted living
facilities, fire and rescue stations, police stations, community centers,
public buildings and transportation.
If you have any questions regarding the Rural
Emergency Responders Initiative or other Community Facilities Programs, you
can view the
Community Facilities
homepage (link to CF homepage) or contact your respective
State Office (link to State Office
contacts). |
