Funding through the USDA for Water & Waste Disposal Planning
Water & Waste Disposal Predevelopment Planning Grants
This program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development helps eligible low-income communities plan and develop applications for proposed USDA Rural Development water or waste disposal projects. The grant is a maximum of $60,000 or 75% of the predevelopment planning costs.
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Eligibility:
Most state and local governments
Nonprofit organizations
Eligible areas:
Rural areas and towns with populations of 10,000 or less. Check eligible addresses
Federally recognized tribal lands
Colonias
Maximum Amount and Matching Funds
Maximum of $60,000 or 75% of the predevelopment planning costs.
At least 25% of the project cost must come from the applicant or third-party sources. In-kind contributions do not count toward this minimum.
How to get started?
Applications are accepted year-round in your local USDA Rural Development office.
Program resources - forms needed, guidance, certifications, are available.