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Kustoff Announces $11.7 Million in Funding from Usda to West Tennessee

Press Release

Date: June 23, 2021
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Entitlements and the Safety Net Infrastructure Government Budget and Spending

Today, U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) announced $11,755,000 in grants and loans from The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Community Facilities Program. This funding will go towards rural development in the City of Trenton, Town of Alamo, and City of Covington.

"USDA's Community Facilities Program exists to ensure rural areas have updated public facilities that improve the quality of life. This much needed funding will help repair, rebuild, and revitalize public spaces in Trenton, Alamo, and Covington so that we can continue creating jobs and growing the economy of West Tennessee. Thank you to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack for your commitment to investing in West Tennessee," said Rep. Kustoff.

Description of funding below:

City of Trenton: $5,000,000 in loans - $250,000 in grants
DESCRIPTION: This Rural Development investment will be used to construct a Trenton Light and Water Building. The building will include 6,000-square-feet office space along with 16,250-square-feer garage and workshop. The project will serve all 4,264 residents of Trenton.

Town of Alamo: $5,000,000 in loans
DESCRIPTION: This Rural Development investment will be used to finance a school renovation and expansion project for the Alamo City School District. The project consists of the expansion of a cafeteria, renovation and expansion of 2,680-square-foot classroom space and an enclosed walkway from the school to the gymnasium. The project will serve all 2,461 residents of Alamo.

City of Covington: $1,255,000 in loans - $250,000 in grants

DESCRIPTION: This Rural Development investment will be used to ensure the city of Covington has a safe and reliable street system for the citizens of Covington. The project consists of repaving and milling 11 city streets. The total length of streets in Covington to be repaved is approximately 29,030-linear-feet. This project is essential to the welfare, safety, and economic well-being of the community.


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