Rural Development $28 million investment assists in school construction
TABOR CITY, N.C., August 24, 2023 – USDA Rural Development State Director Reginald Speight and Team members with federal and local officials participated a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Tabor City Elementary School today.
Rural Development invested $28 million in Community Facilities Loans to construct the new elementary school for Columbus County.
“Students in Tabor City have always received a quality education,” said Speight. “The Biden-Harris investment of $28 million will help these amazing teachers and administrators have the most up-to-date facility with the best technology and safety measures in place to assist them in developing our next generation of rural leaders.”
The new education facility will be energy-efficient and will provide significant cost savings for the county.
The new school will contain:
- 39 Classrooms for grades K-8
- Playgrounds
- Gymnasium
- Cafeteria
- Administration Offices
The objective of the USDA Rural Development Community Facility Loans and Grants Program is to provide affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas.
Background
Under the Biden-Harris Administration, Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities, create jobs and improve the quality of life for millions of Americans in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural, Tribal and high-poverty areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. If you’d like to subscribe to USDA Rural Development updates, visit our GovDelivery subscriber page.
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