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Find similar grantsEmergency Community Water Assistance Grants (ECWAG) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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USDA Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants for Drinking Water Utilities | US EPA USDA Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants for Drinking Water Utilities EPA State Revolving Funds The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants can provide funds to rural communities at two levels: A maximum grant of $500,000 to communities with a significant decline in quantity or quality of drinking water due to an emergency A maximum grant of $150,000 to make emergency repairs and replacement of facilities on existing systems Grants are also awarded when a significant decline in quality and quantity of water is imminent.
The grants can pay to obtain or maintain adequate quantities of water that meet Safe Drinking Water Act standards. Congress has made funds available for specific disasters. These funds include programs for repairing or reimbursing rural water utilities.
Refer to the USDA's Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program website for the most up-to-date information. The following resource provides information about the USDA's Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants.
Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants at a Glance (pdf) Fed FUNDS for Water and Wastewater Utilities Contact Us about Federal FUNDS for Water and Wastewater Utilities Contact Us about Federal FUNDS for Water and Wastewater Utilities to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. Last updated on October 23, 2025
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Public entities and nonprofit corporations in rural areas, including tribes on federal and state reservations. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $500,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program (CFPCGP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This program awards grants to eligible nonprofits, tribal organizations, and food program service providers to promote self-sufficiency and increase food security in low-income communities by developing comprehensive, community-based solutions. Projects should address food and nutrition security, particularly among historically ignored communities, and include food-insecure community members in planning, designing, development, implementation, and evaluation. Grants require a dollar-for-dollar (1:1) match in resources.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (USDA NIFA) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs offer grants for small businesses to conduct high-quality research related to important scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture, with an emphasis on transforming scientific discovery into commercial products and services. This includes advanced technologies and software solutions relevant to agriculture. The FY 2025 Phase I funding opportunity has a closing date of September 17, 2024.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (Phase I) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs focus on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit in agriculturally-related areas. This can include app development for agricultural technology, rural development, and smart farming. Phase I aims to demonstrate technical feasibility.