NWFCS Awards $265 in Rural Community Grants in 2016

Northwest Farm Credit Services awarded more than $265,000 to 170 projects in rural communities across the Northwest.  Since the program’s inception in 2007, Northwest FCS has awarded 634 grants totaling more than $1.2 million.

Recipients include the Waterville High School Science Department, the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center, Providence St. Mary Foundation in Walla Walla, the Benton-Franklin Fair and Rodeo in Kennewick.

“We are committed to improving the lives of rural residents throughout the Northwest,” said Northwest FCS President and CEO Phil DiPofi.  “Through Rural Community Grants, our intent is to help meet the economic, education, safety and social needs of rural communities as they age, grow and revitalize.”

For a breakdown of all of this year’s recipients, visit: 2016-rural-community-grant-winners

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