CHEYENNE – U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas applauded U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo’s announcement Friday that the Economic Development Association is awarding a $1.25 million CARES Act grant to the city of Fairview, which will help finance the expansion of the Fairview Regional Medical Center’s outpatient therapy department.
“Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, health care workers across Oklahoma have dedicated their lives for the health and safety of our communities,” Lucas said in a news release. “In the wake of COVID-19 and enhanced safety protocols, these CARES Act funds will ensure that the Fairview Regional Medical Center can continue to safely serve its parents and families while expanding its rehabilitation services.”
U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe said he was glad the EDA had approved the grant.
“These targeted funds, provided through bipartisan legislation we enacted last year, will help FRMC continue to provide critical therapy services to northwest Oklahoma as we recover from the pandemic,” he said.
The grant, which will be matched with $336,199 in local investment, is expected to create 20 jobs, according to the news release.
The project was made possible by regional planning efforts led by the Northern Oklahoma Development Authority, which receives federal funding to bring the public and private sectors together, according to the news release. The goal is to create a road map for strengthening the region’s economy, supporting capital investment and creating jobs.