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Trump Administration Invests $49k in McDowell County

Name
Matthew R. Bell
Phone
City
WELCH, W.Va.
Release Date

The Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $49,800 in a Community Facilities Grant to the McDowell County Commission on Aging.

Through this investment, and a matching contribution of $16,700 from the commission, the McDowell County Commission on Aging will have $66,500 available to assist with purchasing new kitchen and dining equipment, office equipment and lighting for the Welch Senior Center. This will also assist with the purchase of an additional transport vehicle to help seniors get to the facility.

“We are pleased to be able to assist the McDowell County Commission on Aging as they continue to make improvements to their facilities and improve the lives of seniors in rural West Virginia,” said Kris Warner, West Virginia State Director, USDA Rural Development. “Under the leadership of President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Perdue, USDA has continued to work untiringly as a strong partner to the Mountain State, because we know that when rural West Virginia thrives, all of America thrives.”

This Rural Development investment is part of 20 statewide Community Facilities Direct Loans and Grants with a total investment of more than $6.5 million.

Rural Development’s community facilities direct loans and grants can be used to purchase, construct, and/or improve essential community facilities; purchase equipment; and pay related project expenses. For more information about the Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program visit https://go.usa.gov/xGEbm.

USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov.

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