Submitted to Sumner Newscow — Make plans to attend an upcoming free United State Department of Agriculture Rural Development workshop to learn more about the programs, and how your next project can be  financed on June 29, in Wellington from 10 a.m. to noon at the Sumner County Economic Development Commission, 123 N. Jefferson, Wellington.

The workshops will focus on:

• USDA Community Facilities Programs overview and type of funding for projects.
• Discussion of the application and planning process.
• Resources and partners for community projects.
• Time for attendees to work individually with USDA staff to address specific community needs.

Examples of Essential Community Facilities include: 

• Health care facilities such as hospitals, medical clinics, dental clinics, nursing homes or assisted living facilities.
• Public facilities such as city halls, courthouses, libraries, museums or street improvements.
• Community-support services such as child care centers, community centers, fairgrounds or transitional housing.
• Public-safety services such as fire departments, police stations, prisons, police vehicles, fire trucks, ambulances, warning sirens, storm shelters, public works vehicles or equipment.
• Educational facilities and/or equipment.
• Utility services such as telemedicine or distance learning equipment.
• Local food systems such as community gardens, food pantries, community kitchens, food banks, food hubs or greenhouses.

For more information on the program, visit USDA’s Community Facilities Website.

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Please RSVP to the workshop by contacting Linda Brown at 620-326-8779, or by e-mail at lbrown@co.sumner.ks.us.

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