Garrison Diversion Conservancy District Awards Grants for Rural Water Hookups
CARRINGTON, N.D. — The Garrison Diversion Conservancy District’s (Garrison Diversion) MR&I Water Supply Assistance Grant Program provides funding assistance to offset the costs of new customer hookups to a rural water system or district within Garrison Diversion’s member counties. Recently, grants were awarded in the Jamestown area.
In August, the MR&I Committee awarded a program high $65,694 to eight rural water users in the district for residential, livestock and business use. Those receiving grants in the Jamestown area were the following:
- Barnes Rural Water District – $5,900 for one customer hookup
- Stutsman Rural Water District – $19,300 for two customer hookups
The Water Supply Assistance Grant Program is also in place to aid municipal water systems or districts with extraordinary OM&R projects or emergencies impacting the delivery of water to users, introduce health and safety issues, or bring potential harm to other infrastructure if not repaired.
“Rural water enhances the quality of life for North Dakotans and strengthens our communities,” said MR&I Committee Chair Larry Kassian. “Garrison Diversion is proud to support this vital program and contribute to the well-being of our district.”
There are two grant application periods each year. The next deadline for new customer hookup applications is May 1, although emergency requests are considered as needed. There continues to be no deadline on extraordinary OM&R projects for municipalities, as these will occur on an as-needed basis.
Eligibility requirements state the applicant must reside within one of Garrison Diversion’s 28 member counties, must be or have a member sponsor that is a political subdivision (municipality or rural water district), and a municipality must serve a population of 5,000 people or less.
Grant guidelines and applications can be found at www.garrisondiversion.org.
Garrison Diversion Conservancy District Awards Grants for Rural Water Hookups
CARRINGTON, N.D. — The Garrison Diversion Conservancy District’s (Garrison Diversion) MR&I Water Supply Assistance Grant Program provides funding assistance to offset the costs of new customer hookups to a rural water system or district within Garrison Diversion’s member counties. Recently, grants were awarded in the Jamestown area.
In August, the MR&I Committee awarded a program high $65,694 to eight rural water users in the district for residential, livestock and business use. Those receiving grants in the Jamestown area were the following:
- Barnes Rural Water District – $5,900 for one customer hookup
- Stutsman Rural Water District – $19,300 for two customer hookups
The Water Supply Assistance Grant Program is also in place to aid municipal water systems or districts with extraordinary OM&R projects or emergencies impacting the delivery of water to users, introduce health and safety issues, or bring potential harm to other infrastructure if not repaired.
“Rural water enhances the quality of life for North Dakotans and strengthens our communities,” said MR&I Committee Chair Larry Kassian. “Garrison Diversion is proud to support this vital program and contribute to the well-being of our district.”
There are two grant application periods each year. The next deadline for new customer hookup applications is May 1, although emergency requests are considered as needed. There continues to be no deadline on extraordinary OM&R projects for municipalities, as these will occur on an as-needed basis.
Eligibility requirements state the applicant must reside within one of Garrison Diversion’s 28 member counties, must be or have a member sponsor that is a political subdivision (municipality or rural water district), and a municipality must serve a population of 5,000 people or less.
Grant guidelines and applications can be found at www.garrisondiversion.org.
Garrison Diversion Grants Boost Rural Water Access in Jamestown Area
CARRINGTON, N.D. — In a significant move to enhance water accessibility, the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District has awarded a record $65,694 through its MR&I Water Supply Assistance Grant Program. This funding will support eight rural water users in the Jamestown area, helping to offset the costs of new customer hookups to local water systems.
The grants, announced in August, are aimed at improving water access for residential, livestock, and business needs. Among the recipients, the Barnes Rural Water District received $5,900 for one customer hookup, while the Stutsman Rural Water District was awarded $19,300 for two hookups.
“The enhancement of rural water systems is crucial for the quality of life in North Dakota,” said MR&I Committee Chair Larry Kassian. “Garrison Diversion is proud to support this vital program, which strengthens our communities and ensures that residents have access to safe and reliable water.”
The MR&I Water Supply Assistance Grant Program not only aids individual hookups but also provides support for municipal water systems facing extraordinary operation, maintenance, and repair (OM&R) projects or emergencies that could jeopardize water delivery or public health.
With two grant application periods each year, the next deadline for new customer hookup applications is set for May 1. Emergency requests are considered as needed, while municipalities can apply for OM&R project funding on an ongoing basis.
Eligibility for the grants requires applicants to reside within one of Garrison Diversion’s 28 member counties and to be sponsored by a political subdivision, such as a municipality or rural water district. Municipalities must serve populations of 5,000 or less.
For more information on grant guidelines and applications, visit www.garrisondiversion.org.
As rural communities continue to grow, these grants play a pivotal role in ensuring that residents have the essential resources they need to thrive.
