Grant Program to Establish a Fund for Financing Water and Wastewater Projects
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- Revolving Fund Program Deadline: Jul 3, 2026
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 10.864 (USAspending.gov).
- National Rural Water Association 2 awards $1,458,001
- Communities Unlimited Inc 2 awards $1,458,001
- Alaska Municipal League $200,000
- Skamania Economic Development Council $80,000
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
This program helps qualified nonprofits create revolving loan funds that can provide financing to extend and improve water and waste disposal systems in rural areas.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Nonprofit Organization
An applicant must be a private organization, organized as a non-profit corporation. The applicant must have the legal capacity and authority to perform the obligations of the grant. The applicant must have sufficient expertise and experience in making and servicing loans.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
The Water and Environmental Programs staff in Washington, DC, will review and process the application. Following completion of application processing requirements and grant approval, funds are made available to the applicant on a reimbursement basis.
Dependent upon funding availability and the completeness of the application. From 60 to 90 days following submission deadline.
Program details & compliance
Description
This program helps qualified nonprofits create revolving loan funds that can provide financing to extend and improve water and waste disposal systems in rural areas.
Mission Categories
Primary: Rural Community Development
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Grant funds will be used to establish and maintain a revolving loan fund to finance pre-development costs associated with proposed water and wastewater projects or with existing water and wastewater systems, and short-term costs incurred for replacement equipment, small-scale extension of services, or other small capital projects that are not part of the regular operations and maintenance activities of existing water and wastewater systems.
Required Documentation
Evidence of legal capacity, economic feasibility, ability to administer and service a revolving loan fund, commitment and sources of financial resources the organization controls.
Matching Requirements
Applicants must provide funds from other sources equal to at least 20 percent of the RFP grant.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements