CCMSD to explore grant options

The Board of Trustees is looking to gather information on potential U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants that could support a bid for Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) to build a new hospital.

The idea of inviting a representative from the USDA was raised by Trustee Brent Fowler and, he said, was the result of conversations with Kathy Lenz, Resource and Economic Development Manager for U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis.

He explained at Friday’s meeting that there are potential grant options available, including specifically for medical facilities. There is funding right now that...