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Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants in Texas is a grant program from USDA Rural Development Texas that funds restoration and protection of clean drinking water access in rural communities following natural disasters or water quality emergencies. The program helps households and businesses in eligible rural areas and towns restore or maintain access to clean, reliable drinking water.
Eligible applicants must demonstrate that a major decline in water quantity or quality occurred within two years of application, or that a significant decline is imminent. Eligible applicants include rural public bodies, nonprofit organizations, and federally recognized tribes. Award amounts vary.
Projects may also support environmental improvement and encourage business expansion in rural areas.
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Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants in Texas - Texas Rural Funders Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants in Texas U.S. Department of Agriculture Disaster Prevention & Relief Rurally located public bodies. Nonprofit organizations. Federally recognized tribes.
Applicants must show that a major decline in quantity or quality of water occurred within two years of the date of the application. Grants are also awarded when a significant decline in quality and quantity of water is imminent. This program helps prevent damage or restore households and business' access to clean, reliable drinking water in eligible rural areas and towns following natural disasters.
Funding can improve the natural environment and encourage manufacturers and other businesses to locate or expand operations. Lillian Salerno, State Director. Federal Building, Suite 102, 101 South Main Temple, TX 76501.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Rurally located public bodies, nonprofit organizations, and federally recognized tribes. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants in Texas is funded by USDA Rural Development Texas. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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