WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Congressman Dan Boren today announced the selection of Atoka County EMS as the recipient of a $36,714 federal grant and Hope Medical Clinic Corporation as the recipient of a $6,000 grant made possible by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, or stimulus package.
“I am pleased this funding is coming to Atoka County’s emergency officials, first responders, and local health services providers. I know these resources will greatly assist them with responding to emergency issues that arise and with providing local health services. I voted for the stimulus because it was a short-term, one-time injection of funds that will provide critical infrastructure improvements, enhance community services and programs, expand educational opportunities, and grant tax relief, while saving and creating jobs,” Boren said.
The grants to Atoka County EMS and the Hope Medical Clinic Corporation are part of $58.1 million in federal funding announced today for 104 community projects across the nation.
The funding announced today is being provided through USDA Rural Development’s Community Facilities program, which helps finance essential community facilities for public use in rural areas. These facilities include child care centers, hospitals, medical clinics, assisted-living facilities, fire and rescue stations, police stations, community centers, public buildings and transportation. Through this program, USDA ensures that such facilities are available to all rural residents. Local governments, non-profit organizations, and recognized Indian tribes are eligible to apply for funding.
Funding of individual recipients is contingent upon their meeting the terms of the loan or grant agreement. More information about USDA Rural Development can be found at www.rurdev.usda.gov. More information about USDA’s Recovery Act efforts is available at www.usda.gov/recovery. More information about the Federal government's efforts on the Recovery Act is available at www.recovery.gov.
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