Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program — USDA Rural Development funding opportunity
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Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program

Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program Application Window: Open Program Application Period: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis from October 1 to September 30. Good to Know: Contact a program official in y...

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Deadline Rolling Location Alabama Type grant Level Federal Open
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  • Who can apply: Federal-level applicants (see eligibility for details).
  • Deadline: Rolling — applications accepted any time.
  • Issued by: USDA Rural Development.
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Who can apply — at a glance

  • Eligible applicants: see the Eligibility tab for the criteria from the official announcement.
  • Where: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia.
  • Award: amount not specified by the source.
  • Matching funds: not required.
  • Deadline type: Rolling.

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About the funder

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Deadline
Rolling

About this opportunity

Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program Application Window: Open Program Application Period: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis from October 1 to September 30. Good to Know: Contact a program official in your state (see contact tab below) to ask questions or explore other programs that may be a better fit for your needs. For state specific information: -- Select State -- Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Rhode Island Delaware and Maryland Florida and Virgin Islands Georgia Hawaii and Western Pacific Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont and New Hampshire Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Fact Sheet Overview To Apply Other Requirements Contact Events Overview Alert Some documents have been removed in accordance with Presidential Executive Orders. To request a copy, please see the Contact tab. What does this program do? This program provides funding for clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage disposal, sanitary solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage to households and businesses in eligible rural areas. Who may apply? This program assists qualified applicants who are not otherwise able to obtain commercial credit on reasonable terms. Eligible applicants include: Most state and local governmental entities Private nonprofits Federally-recognized tribes What is an eligible area? Areas that may be served include: Rural areas and towns with populations of 10,000 or less -- check eligible addresses Tribal lands in rural areas Colonias What kinds of funding are available? Long-term, low-interest loans If funds are available, a grant may be combined with a loan if necessary to keep user costs reasonable. How may the funds be used? Funds may be used to finance the acquisition, construction or improvement of: Drinking water and distribution Sewer and disposal Solid waste collection, disposal and closure Storm water collection, transmission and disposal In some cases, funding may also be available for related activities such as: Legal and engineering fees Land acquisition, water and land rights, permits and equipment Start-up operations and maintenance Interest incurred during construction Purchase of facilities to improve service or prevent loss of service Other costs determined to be necessary for completion of the project See 7 CFR Part 1780.7 and 1780.9  for a complete list What is the loan term and rate? Up to 40-year payback period, based on the useful life of the facilities financed Fixed interest rates, based on the need for the project and the median household income of the area to be served Contact us for details and current interest rates applicable for your project Are there additional requirements? Borrowers must have the legal authority to construct, operate and maintain the proposed services or facilities. All facilities receiving federal financing must be used for a public purpose. Partnerships with other and nonprofit entities that offer financial assistance are encouraged. Projects must be financially sustainable. How do we get started? Visit RD Apply Applications are accepted year round and may be filed electronically using RD Apply . The RD Apply Customer Help Guide is provided to help you get started and work through the application process Applications are also accepted through your local RD office . Program resources are available online ( , etc.). Who can answer questions? Contact the local representative who serves your area

Funding agency

USDA Rural Development
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Who can apply

Eligibility details aren't on file yet — check the agency source link in the Documents tab for the latest rules.

Geographic eligibility

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming
  • District of Columbia

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Source IDwater-waste-disposal-loan-grant-program

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