Courtney Announces Host of Federal Grant Funding Bound for Putnam, Thompson, and Willimantic

Vernon, CT – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) today announced a host of federal grant awards totaling over $100,000 that are bound for projects throughout eastern Connecticut. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Rural Development has today provided four grant awards to three eastern Connecticut towns: Putnam will receive a federal grant award of $22,200; Thompson has been approved to receive a federal grant award of $26,500, as well as a second award of $5,200; and Willimantic will receive a federal grant award of $49,900. The four awards will contribute to the completion of various local projects and priorities throughout eastern Connecticut.

"I'm proud to announce this new round of federal investment in eastern Connecticut," said Congressman Courtney. "These federal dollars can make a real difference in our communities, and these funds are being put to good use – they'll help support our police departments in Putnam and in Willimantic, and they'll help get several projects across the finish line at the Town Hall, library, and community center in Thompson. I'm always glad to see federal dollars being directed back home to our region, and I congratulate the towns of Putnam, Thompson and Willimantic for putting in the work to compete for and win these federal grant awards."

The town of Putnam will receive a federal grant award of $22,200. The investment will be used to purchase a new police cruiser for the Putnam Police Department. Click here to read more.

The town of Thompson will receive two federal grant awards. The first award is for $26,500, and will be used to purchase and install a replacement generator to power Town Hall in the event of a power outage or emergency. Click here to read more. The second award is for $5,200, and will be used to purchase equipment for the Town Hall, Library, and Community Center. Click here to read more.

The town of Willimantic will receive a federal grant award of 49,900. The investment will be used to purchase three new police cruisers for the Willimantic Police Department, and for additional purposes. Click here to read more.

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