Dateline: September 25, 2003

USDA awards grant to PCS

AMARILLO – Bryan Daniel, Texas State Director for USDA Rural Development, announced last week that Panhandle Community Services was awarded a $157,920 grant through the Rural Housing Service Housing Preservation Grant (HPG) program.

USDA funds will be used to assist 35 families with essential home repairs in 26 Panhandle counties.  The estimated population of these counties is 360,000, with nine percent being very low income.  Each county will receive assistance based on the total population, percentage of low income and amount of funds available, and areas of greatest need.  The funds will be used to conserve energy and improve accessibility for the handicapped.

For more information regarding USDA Rural Development programs, contact the USDA Local Service Center in Amarillo at 806-468-8600, ext. 4.