Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants
Detailed information about this program is below:
| Category | Information About This Specific Program |
|---|---|
| Title | Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants, Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Number 10.760 |
| Purpose | This program provides funding for clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage disposal, sanitary solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage to households and businesses in eligible rural areas. |
| Type of Assistance | Grant, Loan |
| Eligible Applicants | Most state and local governmental entities, private nonprofits, and federally-recognized Tribes |
| Eligible Activities |
Areas that may be served include rural areas and towns with populations of 10,000 or less, Tribal lands in rural areas and Colonias. Funds may be used to finance the acquisition, construction, or improvement of:
In some cases, funding may also be available for related activities such as:
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| Excluded Activities/Other Restrictions | Grant funds may not be used to pay: interest on loans, operation and maintenance costs, or acquisition or refinancing of an existing system. |
| Pre-Funding Requirements (if applicable) | Not applicable |
| Typical Award Amount (if applicable) | Not applicable |
| Total Awarded Fiscal Year 2022 (if applicable) | $1,876,641,715 |
| Match Requirement (if applicable) | No |
| Solicitation Process/Timeline | Contact local office |
| Proposal Elements/Scoring Criteria | |
| Contact Information (primary contact and website or other source) |
Find your local office here. |
| Website Information about Successful Tribal Applicants/Projects | Tribal Outreach |
| Headquarters Office | U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development – Rural Utilities Service Water and Environmental Programs 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 4101, Stop 1548 Washington, D.C. 20250 |