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Thursday, June 24, 2021
USDA-Rural Development Investing Almost $2 Million In Rural Oklahoma
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today announced that USDA is investing $185 million to equip, rebuild, and modernize essential services in rural areas of 32 states. The investments will benefit 3 million rural residents.

A total of $1,997,067 is being invested in 21 projects in Oklahoma. Below are examples of investments:

• Oklahoma - The Atoka County Emergency Medical Services is receiving a $215,300 grant to purchase two fully equipped ambulances to replace ambulances that are worn out or in need of repair. These new ambulances will allow them to provide improved services to their customers as well as expand services to include communities they have not been able to serve.

• Oklahoma - Bokoshe Public Schools is receiving a $29,300 grant to purchase appliances for its kitchen. The purchase is comprised of a commercial planetary floor mixer, a gas range/griddle, a proofing cabinet, and a walk-in combination cooler. The new appliances will replace outdated equipment. 

• Oklahoma – The City of Chandler is receiving a $66,000 grant to purchase a fire truck to replace its 43-year-old truck that requires major engine repairs. The City of Chandler responds to all fire and emergency needs with the city limits and the surrounding 160 square mile radius.  

“The Biden-Harris Administration has made investing in infrastructure improvements a priority,” Maxson said. “These loans and grants will help rural communities invest in facilities and services that are vital to all communities, such as schools, libraries, hospitals and health clinics. They also will help rural communities continue to beat the COVID-19 pandemic as America builds back better and stronger.”

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