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Find similar grantsEmergency Community Water Assistance Grants is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development. Helps eligible communities prepare for or recover from emergencies that threaten the availability of safe, reliable drinking water.
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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 nonmetropolitan 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: Rurally located public bodies, nonprofit organizations, and federally recognized tribes in Tennessee. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants are due September 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
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.
This opportunity targets applicants in Tennessee. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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