Project Description: Construct a a 3.75 MW AC community solar system in Carterville Township spanning approximately 16 acres across land previously agricultural land-use.

Staff Assignment Name: Damon Armstrong
Project Submittal Date: 10/1/2025
Project Approval Date: 1/12/2026
DOE CE Applied: B5.16

Project Description: Construction of a 4.0 MW solar electric generation facility that will be sited on approximately 20 acres of previously disturbed agricultural land.

Staff Assignment Name: Damon Armstrong
Project Submittal Date: 10/1/2025
Project Approval Date: 1/12/2026
DOE CE Applied: B5.16

(Harlowton, Mont., February 23, 2026) – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Montana State Director Bill Warden celebrates the opening of a new medical facility for Wheatland Memorial Healthcare, doing business as Vista Plains Health, in Harlowton.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Kentucky State Director Travis T. Burton joined Rep. Brett Guthrie today to announce an $847,282 distance learning grant in Breckinridge County.

“Rural Kentucky’s students deserve the very best education we can give them,” said Burton. “This grant will help Breckinridge County students improve their college and career readiness, and it will help improve health care access. Thanks to the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Rollins, this investment will benefit the county for years to come.”

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Kentucky State Director Travis T. Burton today announced three distance learning grants totaling over $2.8 million.

The grants, awarded to Rockcastle, Bell, and Knox counties, will further improve distance learning opportunities for thousands of learners.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development today announced the availability of funding for the Value-Added Producer Grants program, which helps agricultural producers turn raw commodities into higher-value products, expand market opportunities, and strengthen rural economies. Applications are due by 1 p.m. Eastern Time on April 22, 2026.

(Stevens Point, Wis., February 17, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson today announced that Rural Development is providing the city of Gillett with a $994,000 loan for sewer system upgrades.