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Washington Fire Department Receives Grant for Brush Truck
The Washington Fire Department has received an Arkansas Rural Services Block Grant. The department has been awarded $72,577.16 to purchase a brush truck.
The program provides funding to incorporated towns and rural communities with a population of less than 3,000. Additionally, the community population must be at least 51% low to moderate income. This grant is made possible through a partnership with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission Grants Division.
The awards ceremony is scheduled for October 24th at the State Capitol.