USDA Grant Money For Gogebic County.

GOGEBIC COUNTY – The Trump Administration announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $347,500 to benefit a total of 6 U.P. Communities. These funds will have a significant and immediate impact in improving pubic safety and the quality of life for residents according to Rural Development State Director Jason Allen. Bessemer Area Schools will use $32,700 in grant money to purchase a maintenance vehicle for snow plowing, hauling and transporting items to support the maintenance and operation of the school. The district will use an additional $36,900 grant to purchase equipment for the Washington Elementary School. This includes playground equipment, bus and school handheld radios, a utility trailer and Crome books. Ironwood Area Schools will use a $97,400 grant to help purchase two school buses and bus radios. The buses will be in addition to their existing fleet. Gogebic County will use a $26,800 grant to purchases a pickup truck with snow plow. The County is currently paying a company to remove snow. With this vehicle, the county will be able to do their own plowing. The truck will also be used for grounds maintenance and cleanup rather than employee-owned vehicles. USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas.