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SERCAP's Essential and Critical Needs Grant Program is a grant from SERCAP, Inc. that funds critical water and wastewater repairs for low-income homeowners in rural Virginia. The program provides small grants to address urgent needs such as well and septic system repairs, water heater replacements, and public water connection fees.
To qualify, applicants must own and occupy their home, have household income at or below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level, and reside in a rural area of Virginia. Awards range from $600 for basic water repair up to $5,000 for lead service-line replacement.
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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: Low-income homeowners in rural Virginia with household income at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Level who own and occupy their home. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $600 - $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
SERCAP's Essential & Critical Needs Grant Program is funded by SERCAP, Inc.. 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.