SEARCH grant can help your town plan for future

A U.S. Department of Agriculture program is helping rural communities with resources for feasibility studies, preliminary design, and technical assistance on proposed water and waste disposal projects.

USDA Rural Development’s Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households (SEARCH) program was designed for communities in rural areas of 2,500 or less with limited financial resources. By covering predevelopment costs, the program ensures that communities aren’t left behind simply because they can’t afford the first steps.

The Village of Walthill, pop. 700, recently took advan...