The Rural Utilities Service (RUS or the Agency), an agency of the Rural Development (RD) mission area of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), announces the acceptance of applications under the Rural Water and Wastewater Technical Assistance and Training (TAT) Grants Program.
Donor Name: Rural Utilities Service
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/31/2025
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The TAT Grants Program is designed to help qualified, private nonprofit organizations provide technical assistance and training to:
- identify, and evaluate alternative solutions to problems relating to the obtaining, storage, treatment, purification, or distribution of water or the collection, treatment, or disposal of waste in rural areas;
- prepare applications to receive federal financial assistance for water and waste disposal loans and grants through RUS or other public or private sources, including analysis of project alternatives;
- assist with improving the operation, maintenance, and sustainability of water and waste facilities in eligible rural areas, including the evaluation of operational practices, revenue enhancements, partnerships, contract services, consolidation, or regionalization; and
- address the contamination of drinking water and surface water supplies by, to include but not be limited to, lead and emerging contaminants, such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Funding Information
- Funding is anticipated to be approximately $35,000,000.
- Performance Period: October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
- Tribally owned nonprofit organizations that meet the provisions of are eligible to apply. The applicant and its principals must not be debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from participation in USDA programs, in accordance.
- The applicant must not be delinquent on any federal debt, nor have any outstanding judgment obtained by the U.S. in a Federal court. Upon receipt of an application, prior to award, and prior to disbursement of federal funds, the agency will screen the applicant and its principals through the Do Not Pay System, as required. to verify eligibility with respect to debarment, suspension, and any unresolved federal debts. Applicants are responsible for resolving any issues identified in the Do Not Pay System; if such issues are not resolved by the deadlines specified in this Notice, the agency may proceed to award funds to other eligible applicants. Applicants are responsible for compliance with all applicable regulations, including 2 CFR Parts 180 and 417. This Notice for information pertaining to the creation of the Unique Entity Identifier through the System for Award Management, which is required to complete this review.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
