USDA Rural Development announces that the Village of Martinsburg, Nebraska is the recipient of a Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households (SEARCH) grant of $26,300.
“Rural Development funds will be used for the development of a Preliminary Engineering Report on the community’s municipal water system,” said USDA Rural Development Community Programs Specialist, Janice Stopak.
The SEARCH program helps very small, financially distressed rural communities with predevelopment feasibility studies, design assistance, and technical assistance on proposed water and waste disposal projects.
For more information on the SEARCH program, contact Janice Stopak at 402-437-5743 or at Janice.stopak@ne.usda.gov.
President Obama’s plan for rural America has brought about historic investment and resulted in stronger rural communities. Under the President’s leadership, these investments in housing, community facilities, businesses and infrastructure have empowered rural America to continue leading the way – strengthening America’s economy, small towns and rural communities. USDA’s investments in rural communities support the rural way of life that stands as the backbone of our American values.