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Presenter outlines grant opportunities; USDA shutdown slows processing
Summary
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.
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.
The presenter said an application will require certain public-notice steps and that a grant administrator (referred to as Peter) would make the application on the town’s behalf. Because USDA processing was delayed, he proposed pursuing alternate programs or using a local match to avoid postponing projects; he said staff will return with a more detailed recommendation and that the town should expect further discussion in January and April deadlines.
Board members asked about Community Crossings and PASER ratings for streets; the presenter replied that those programs still operate but with altered timelines and that the town will need to submit rating information and meet matching requirements.
