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The Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program provides funding for water and waste disposal systems in Funds may be used to finance the acquisition, construction, or improvement of: Drinking water sourcing, treatment, storage, and Sewer collection, transmission, treatment, and Solid waste collection, disposal, and closure Storm water collection, transmission, and disposal In some cases, funding may also be available for related Legal and engineering fees Land acquisition, water and land rights, permits, and Start-up operations and maintenance Interest incurred during construction Purchase of facilities to improve service or prevent Other costs determined to be necessary for completion Funding is available through long-term, low interest loans.
If funds are available, a grant may be combined with a loan to keep end-user costs reasonable.
Eligible applicants are entities that are not otherwise able to get commercial credit on reasonable State and local governments Federally recognized tribes Areas to be served include: Rural areas and towns with populations of 10,000 or Tribal lands in rural areas Loan and grant amounts are based upon the needs of Loans have up to a 40 year payback period, based upon the useful life of the facilities financed.
Loans have fixed interest rates, based upon the need for the project and the median household income of the Links to additional guidance are available on the Applications may be submitted online through RD Apply . The program contact at the State Office may also accept hard copy applications.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State/local governments, nonprofits, and federally recognized tribes serving rural communities with populations of 10,000 or fewer. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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