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Find similar grantsRural Community Development (RCD) Program is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF). Provides grants to regional and Tribal organizations to manage safe water systems in rural communities, including training and technical assistance.
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Current as of:August 5, 2026 **Rural Community Development****(RCD)**is a federal grant program that works with regional and tribal organizations to manage safe water systems in rural communities.
RCD funds are used to provide training and technical assistance to: * Help community members identify and address water and wastewater related issues, including infrastructure and accessibility needs * Increase access for families with low incomes to water supply and waste disposal services * Preserve affordable water and waste disposal services in rural communities with low incomes * Train water operators to ensure water systems comply with federal regulations * Increase local capacity and expertise to establish and maintain needed water facilities * Increase economic opportunities for rural communities with low incomes by ensuring they have basic water and sanitation * Utilize technical assistance to leverage additional public and private resources * Promote improved coordination of federal, state, and local agencies and financing programs to benefit communities with low incomes * Help communities establish financial stability and financial reserves to maintain water delivery and wastewater disposal systems **Looking for information on RCD reporting or grant management?
**View RCD Grant Recipient Resources for tools and support. ## FY25 Rural Community Development Awards In FY25, the Office of Community Services (OCS) awarded over**$11. 2 million** in Rural Community Development (RCD) funding to**nine new RCD projects**.
RCD projects provide training and technical assistance to help rural communities build and manage safe and sustainable water and wastewater systems. Refer to Rural Community Development Grants Awarded in FY25 or download this PDF(PDF) to learn more about the purposes and goals of the new grants. The RCD program does not provide direct grants to individuals; RCD does not charge a fee for receiving a grant.
If you receive a message offering you an RCD grant or requesting a fee, please contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Fraud Hotline at 1-800-447-8477. For more information, visit the Grant Fraud and Scams site. Learn about the RCD program's purpose, requirements, and highlights.
RCD presents stories of how regional and tribal technical assistance grant recipients help rural communities across the country gain and maintain access to clean, safe, and affordable water and wastewater services.
Expanding Household Access to Safe Wastewater services in Lowndes County, Alabama Transforming Water Quality and Expanding Access to Clean Water in Ellendale, Delaware Using GIS Tech for Water and Wastewater Systems Improvements in Corsica, SD Building Capacity for Clean Water Assurance in Mora County, NM Extending Sewer Service to over 30 Households in Magnolia, Mississippi, Population 2,000 Improving New Boston, Ohio’s Ancient Combined Sewer System Technical Assistance Brings Reliable Public Drinking Water to Hobson Village, Virginia Training Certification for the Colorado River Indian Tribes to Ensure the Health of the River Check outRCD Policy and Guidanceincluding:
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Regional and Tribal organizations serving rural communities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Rural Community Development (RCD) Program is funded by Administration for Children and Families (ACF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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