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NEWS RELEASE
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USDA Rural Development Funding
Buckeye,
KS – First District Congressman Jerry Moran joined USDA Rural Development State Director
“USDA Rural Development’s Water & Waste Disposal Program helps communities keep pace with
the needs of their citizens to ensure
“I congratulate this rural area and its leaders for
the hard work in creating this successful project. I would also like to compliment USDA Rural
Development for their efforts associated with this project, this Agency’s
programs are helping rural Kansas expand economic development opportunities in
our state,” commented Congressman Moran.
To serve the needs of the new users, the project
will include installation of approximately 95 miles of water line, construct a 100,000
gallon elevated storage tank, and a telemetry control system. USDA Rural Development funding consisted of $1,272,800
loan and $979,200 grant proceeds. RWD
No. 2 will contribute $40,000 to supplement the Agency’s funds.
USDA
Rural Development's mission is to deliver programs in a way that will support
increasing economic opportunity and improve the quality of life of rural
residents. As a venture capital entity, the Agency provides equity and
technical assistance to finance and foster growth in homeownership, business
development, and critical community and technology infrastructure in rural
For additional information regarding USDA Rural Development programs,
individuals may call the Agency’s state headquarters at 785-271-2702 or log
onto the state’s Rural Development website at: www.rurdev.usda.gov/ks
USDA Rural Development – Committed to the future of rural
communities.
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