Saxman and Kasaan awarded USDA Rural Development grants

The city-owned clan house in Saxman in 2013.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development awarded a $60,000 grant to the City of Saxman last week. The announcement was made by Alaska State Director Jim Norlund.
The grant is provided through a program with a goal of offering affordable loans and grants for facility projects in rural areas. Grants are available to rural communities with a population of 5,000 or fewer.
Saxman’s grant will be used to replace the roof of the city-owned