This program helps eligible low-income communities plan and develop applications for proposed USDA Rural Development water or waste disposal projects.
Eligible Recipients:
- Most state and local
governments - Nonprofit organizations
- Federally-recognized Tribes
Eligible Projects:
Grants may be used to pay part of the costs of developing a complete application for USDA Rural Development Water & Waste Disposal direct loan/grant and loan guarantee programs.
Funding Source:
United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development
Funding Amount:
Maximum of $30,000 or 75 percent of the predevelopment planning costs.
Funding Deadline:
Applications for this program are accepted year round through your local RD office.
Contact:
Help is always available through your local RD office.
Participating non-profit associations also offer assistance and training. You can work with your local Rural Development staff to learn about available help in your area.
More Information:
http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-waste-disposal-predevelopment-planning-grants