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Find similar grantsSEARCH - Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households in Florida is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. Assists very small, financially distressed rural communities with feasibility studies and technical assistance for water and waste disposal projects.
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Funding Details: SEARCH - Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households - Rural Health Information Hub SEARCH - Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Rural Development Applications accepted on an ongoing basis SEARCH - Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households provides grants to eligible communities to fund predevelopment costs for proposed water and waste disposal projects, including: Feasibility studies to support applications for funding water or waste disposal projects Preliminary design and engineering analysis Technical assistance for the development of an application for financial assistance Eligible projects include planning costs to: Construct, enlarge, extend, or improve rural water, sanitary sewage, solid waste disposal, and storm wastewater disposal facilities Construct or relocate public buildings, roads, bridges, fences or utilities, and to make other public improvements necessary for the successful operation or Relocate private buildings, roads, bridges, fences, or utilities, and other private improvements necessary for the successful operation or protection of facilities State and local governments Federally recognized tribes Eligible areas must be rural and financially distressed, and meet the criteria below.
Be a rural area with a population of 2,500 or less Have a median household income below the poverty line or less than 80% of the statewide non-metropolitan median household income based on the most recent Census data Up to 100% of the eligible costs, not to exceed $30,000, based on the Code of Federal Regulations. ( Title Contact one of the appropriate USDA state offices to begin the application process.
Applications are accepted by the state offices year · Needs assessment methods and resources · Planning and strategy methods and resources U.S. Department of Agriculture, For complete information about funding programs, including your application status, please contact funders directly. Summaries are provided for your convenience only. RHIhub does not take part in application processes or monitor application status.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State and local governments, nonprofits, and federally recognized tribes in rural Florida. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
SEARCH - Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households in Florida is funded by USDA Rural Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Florida. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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