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Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Rural Development. Helps eligible communities prepare for, or recover from, an emergency that threatens the availability of safe, reliable drinking water. This includes grants for significant decline in water quantity or quality, and for emergency repairs and replacement of facilities.
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Funding Details: Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants - Rural Health Information Hub Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development Applications accepted on an ongoing basis State Rural Development offices Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants provide funds for eligible communities to prepare for or recover from an emergency that threatens the availability of safe, Qualified emergencies include: Chemical spill, leak, or seepage Eligible applicants include: Rurally located public bodies, such as states, counties, cities, and local governmental entities Federally recognized Tribes areas and towns with populations of 10,000 or less Tribal lands in rural areas Eligible areas must have a median household income that is lower than the state's median household income for non-metropolitan areas.
A federal disaster declaration is not required to receive funding. Applicants must show that a major decline in quantity or quality of water occurred within 2 years of the date of the application.
Grants are also awarded when a significant decline in quality and quantity of water is Water transmission line grants up to $150,000 are to construct waterline extensions, repair breaks or leaks in existing water distribution lines, and address related maintenance necessary to replenish the water supply. Water source grants up to $1,000,000 are to construct a water source, intake, or treatment facility.
Applications may be submitted online through RD Apply . The program contact at the State Office may also accept hard copy applications. Emergency preparedness and response · U.S.-Mexico Border Region U.S. Department of Agriculture, For complete information about funding programs, including your application status, please contact funders directly.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible communities that demonstrate a major decline in the quantity or quality of water within two years of application, or where such a decline is imminent. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Rural Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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