This program provides low-income communities, which face significant health risks, access to safe, reliable drinking water and waste disposal facilities and services.
Eligible Recipients:
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State and local governmental entities serving eligible areas
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Nonprofit organizations
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Utility districts serving Colonias
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Federally recognized tribes
What is an eligible area?
- Federally recognized tribal lands
- Areas recognized as Colonias before October 1, 1989
- Rural areas and towns with populations of 10,000 or less
Residents of the area to be served must face significant health risks due to a lack of access to, or use of adequate, affordable water or waste disposal.
NOTE: Areas not located in a Colonia must meet per capita income and unemployment rate requirements. Contact your local RD office for information.
Eligible Projects:
Construction of basic drinking water and waste disposal systems, including storm drainage
NOTE: Utility districts may also be able to provide grants to individual households to install indoor plumbing and connect to the system.
Funding Source:
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development
Funding Amount:
TBD
Funding Deadline:
Applications are accepted year round through your local RD office.
Contact:
Brian Murray, State Director
The Galleries of Syracuse
441 South Salina Street, Suite 357
Syracuse, NY 13202-2541
Voice: (315) 477-6400
Fax: (315) 477-6438
More Information:
https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs/water-waste-disposal-grants-alleviate-health-risks-tribal-lands-and-colonias/ny