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The Essential & Critical Needs Grant Program is offered by Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc. (SERCAP) to provide small grants to low-income homeowners for critical water and wastewater needs in rural Virginia. The program funds repairs to wells and septic systems, water heater replacements, public water or wastewater connection fees, and related infrastructure needs.
Grant amounts vary by project type: $600 for water/wastewater repairs, up to $1,500 for septic construction, up to $3,500 for water/wastewater laterals, and up to $5,000 for lead service-line replacement. Eligible applicants must have household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, own and occupy the home, and be located in a rural area.
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Essential & Critical Needs Grant Program | SERCAP Return To For Individuals SERCAP’s Essential & Critical Needs Grant Program Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc.’s (SERCAP) Essential & Critical Needs (E&CN) Grant Program provides small grants to low-income homeowners to assist with critical water and wastewater needs, such as: repairs to a well or septic system, replacement of a water heater, public water/wastewater connection fees, and more.
Contact SERCAP to Begin the Application Process! Currently, SERCAP’s Essential & Critical Needs Grant Program is only available in Virginia . In order to qualify for SERCAP’s E&CN Grant Program, homeowners/applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria: Household Income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Must own and occupy the home, or have lifetime rights. Property must be located in a rural area. SERCAP’s E&CN Grant Program will provide grants up to the indicated amount for each of the following critical repairs, replacements, or needs: $600.
00 toward Water/Wastewater Repair Projects $1,000. 00 toward Installation of new Water Well (based on required Health Permit) $1,000. 00 toward Tap Fees for Water/Wastewater $1,500.
00 toward Septic System Construction/Installation (based on required Health Permit) $1,500. 00 toward Flood Damage Repair $2,000. 00 toward an Alternative Septic System Construction/Installation $3,500.
00 Maximum toward Laterals for Water/Wastewater $5,000. 00 Maximum toward Lead Service-line Replacement For more information about SERCAP’s E&CN Grant Program, contact SERCAP at: Email: awhitfield@sercap. org Phone: 540-345-1184 ext.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Homeowners/applicants must have a household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, must own and occupy the home or have lifetime rights, and the property must be located in a rural area. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000 (maximums vary by project type). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Essential & Critical Needs Grant Program is funded by Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc. (SERCAP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Virginia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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