Rural Utilities Service
The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is a vital agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, dedicated to improving the quality of life in rural America through the provision of essential utility services. Its mission includes administering grant programs and funding opportunities that support the development of rural electric, water, and telecommunications infrastructure. By facilitating access to reliable utilities, RUS plays a crucial role in enhancing economic growth and sustainability in rural communities, ensuring they have the resources needed for development and prosperity.
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The CY 2022 Disaster Water Grants Program aims to assist communities by providing funding for water infrastructure systems affected by Presidentially Declared Disasters in 2022, focusing on repairs and enhancing system capacity and resiliency. Eligible applicants include public bodies, non-profit organizations, tribes, and prefabricated home organizations that operate community-based systems, with specific requirements for legal authority, operational responsibility, and financial capability. Applications must be submitted electronically through RD APPLY at https://rdapply.sc.egov.usda.gov/.
The grant aims to provide technical assistance and training to reduce solid waste through recycling and reuse, enhance landfill operations, and evaluate landfill conditions for water resource protection. Eligible applicants include private non-profit organizations with tax-exempt status, public bodies, federally acknowledged or state-recognized Native American tribes, and academic institutions located within a state. To apply, organizations must be incorporated by December 31 of the application year and demonstrate the capacity to provide the required assistance, with further details available by contacting the SWM Grant Manager via email.
The grant aims to provide funding for technical assistance and training related to water and waste management solutions, including evaluating problems and preparing loan or grant applications. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status that are legally established within a state and have the capacity to provide the required assistance. To apply, interested organizations should contact the TAT Grant Manager via email at water-rd@usda.gov for further details.
The DWS Grant Program aims to assist individuals with low to moderate incomes in financing costs associated with household water wells and decentralized wastewater systems through grants to eligible nonprofit organizations. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations that will establish a revolving fund to provide loans and sub-grants to individuals for these systems. For application details, visit the USDA website provided in the grant description.