Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 10.760 (USAspending.gov).
- Municipo De Guayama 2 awards $39,547,000
- Jayuya Municipio De $29,608,000
- The Tenkiller Utilities Authority $18,077,000
- Buffalo Gap, Town Of $16,735,000
- Charlotte Harbor Water Association, Inc. $16,389,000
- Eastern Sierra Community Service District $14,148,000
- Union Water Supply $13,118,028
- Autoridad De Acueductos Y Alcantarillados De Pr $11,135,429
- Town Of Grantsville Town Hall $9,989,000
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
Provide loan and grant funds for water and waste projects serving the most financially needy communities. Financial assistance should result in reasonable user costs for rural residents, rural businesses, and other rural users.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Municipality/Township Government
- U.S. State Government
- Nonprofit Organization
For Water & Waste Disposal loans and grants:
Municipalities, counties, other political subdivisions of a State such as districts and authorities, associations, cooperatives, corporations operated on a not-for-profit basis, Indian tribes on Federal and State reservations and other Federally recognized Indian tribes. The applicant must: (1) be unable to finance the proposed project from its own resources or through commercial credit at reasonable rates and terms; and (2) have the legal authority necessary for constructing, operating, and maintaining the proposed facility or service, and for obtaining, giving security for, and repaying the proposed loan. Assistance is authorized for eligible applicants in rural areas of the United States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa.
For Water & Waste Disposal loan guarantees: Federally regulated lending institution with the legal authority, financial strength and sufficient experience to operate a successful lending program. Other non-regulated lending institutions may also be approved by the Agency.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Applications will be reviewed and scored for funding priority by the RD State Office. After the application has been reviewed at the local level, it is forwarded to the RD State Director for review and processing instructions. Following completion of application processing requirements and loan/grant approval, funds are made available to the applicant. As needed, the RD State Director may request supplemental funding from the RUS National Office.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
Dependent upon funding and whether the application is considered complete. A determination on a complete application will be made within 15 federal working days. If complete, an eligibility and funding determination will be issued within 45 working days.
Program details & compliance
Description
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.
Mission Categories
Primary: Rural Community Development
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds may be used for the installation, repair, improvement, or expansion of a rural water facility including distribution lines, well pumping facilities and costs related thereto, and the installation, repair, improvement, or expansion of a rural waste disposal facility including the collection, and treatment of sanitary, storm, and solid wastes.
Required Documentation
Evidence of legal and organizational capacity, economic feasibility and financial responsibility relative to the activity for which assistance is requested.
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