Presenter outlines grant opportunities; USDA shutdown slows processing
A presenter told the board that the federal shutdown has delayed USDA staffing and review, but the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) grant (about $750,000 referenced) remains available; he recommended preparing an OCRA application for the spring round with proposals typically due in April.
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A presenter reviewed grant funding options for town infrastructure projects and told the board the federal government shutdown has reduced USDA staffing and slowed program processing. He said the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) grant (referenced as about $750,000 and discussed in the context of HUD funding in the meeting) remains available, and recommended the town aim for the spring application round when proposals are typically due in April.
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