Wilson Creek awarded rural community grant for $1,000
Left to right: Piper Uebelacker, Ryder Uebelacker, Northwest FCS credit officer Gretchen Uebelacker and Wilson Creek town clerk Susan
SPOKANE — Northwest Farm Credit Services recently awarded Wilson Creek with a $1,000 Northwest FCS Rural Community Grant.
Northwest FCS is a $10.6 billion financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agriculture businesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners, and crop insurance customers in Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Alaska.
During FCS’ first two rural grant cycles in 2016, over $191,000 was dished out. Since the program was started in 2007 FCS has presented 587 rural grants, totaling over $1,138,050.
“We thank Northwest Farm Credit Services for giving us this grant, which will be used for improvements to our only softball field,” Wilson Creek town clerk Susan James said. “We plan to improve the infield and purchase materials to keep it properly maintained for the enjoyment of the people in our community.”
The deadline for the next rural grant is coming up on Oct. 1. People are encouraged to visit www.northwestfcs.com/Stewardship/Rural-Communities if they believe their rural project might be eligible for a grant.
— Staff report