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ActiveUSDA Rural Development · 2026

Water & Waste Disposal Technical Assistance & Training Grants in Hawaii and Western Pacific

Quick Facts

Agency: USDA Rural Development
Funding: Not specified
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Nonprofits that have the proven ability, background, experience, and capacity to provide technical assistance or training on a national, regional, or state basis, serving rural areas and towns with populations of 10,000…

About This Grant

Water & Waste Disposal Technical Assistance & Training Grants in Hawaii and Western Pacific is sponsored by USDA Rural Development. This program helps qualified, private nonprofits provide technical assistance and training to identify and evaluate solutions to water and waste problems, assist applicants in preparing applications for water and waste disposal loans/grants, and help associations improve the ope…

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# Water & Waste Disposal Technical Assistance & Training Grants in Hawaii and Western Pacific | Rural Development **Official websites use** A **. gov** website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

**Secure websites use HTTPS** Rural Development U.S. Department of Agriculture * Rural Business-Cooperative Service * Rural Utilities Service * Healthy Food Financing Initiative * Interagency Working Group on Cooperative Development * Substantially Underserved Trust Area (SUTA) * Cybersecurity for Water and Wastewater Systems * Community Facilities Programs * Multifamily Housing Programs * Single Family Housing Programs * Telecommunications Programs * Water & Environmental Programs * Program Support Services * General Terms and Conditions * General Terms and Conditions - Legacy View all General Terms and Conditions * For Water & Environmental Engineers * Rural Development Disaster Assistance View all Programs & Services * Stakeholder Announcements ### **Ohio Feed Mill Modernizes with USDA Lending Partnership** Towering over the main intersection of Baltic, Ohio, is the Gerber & Sons, Inc. feed mill.

Since it first started in 1905, this family-owned business in rural Holmes County has produced custom feed mix and bulk feed for local livestock and poultry farmers...

* Publications for Cooperatives * Regulations and Guidance View all Regulations and Guidance * Guaranteed Underwriting System (GUS) * LINC Contact and Resources View all LINC Training Library * RD Forms Help and How To Videos ### Human Resources Inquiries ### **Existing Home Loan Borrower Inquiries** PO Box 66889 St. Louis, MO 63166 1. [](https://www.

rd. usda. gov/) 3.

Water & Environmental Programs 4.

Water & Waste Disposal Technical Assistance & Training Grants in Hawaii and Western Pacific * Community Facilities Programs * Multifamily Housing Programs * Single Family Housing Programs * Telecommunications Programs * Water & Environmental Programs * Program Support Services * General Terms and Conditions * General Terms and Conditions - Legacy * For Water & Environmental Engineers * Rural Development Disaster Assistance # Water & Waste Disposal Technical Assistance & Training Grants in Hawaii and Western Pacific Application Window is from October 1 to December 31 each year.

The Notice of Funding Opportunity will be posted to Grants. gov when the application period opens. You may review the previous period’s posting by clicking on Grants.

gov posting below. You may also contact the Grant Manager at Water-RD@usda. gov with questions about the program.

For state specific information: **What does this program do? ** This program helps qualified, private nonprofits provide technical assistance and training to identify and evaluate solutions to water and waste problems;helps applicants prepare applications for water and waste disposal loans/grants; and helps associations improve the operation and maintenance of water and waste facilities in eligible rural areas.

* Nonprofits that have the proven ability, background, experience and capacity to provide technical assistance or training on a national, regional or state basis. **What is an eligible area? ** * Rural areas and towns with populations of 10,000 or less -- check eligible addresses * Tribal lands in rural areas **How may the funds be used?

** * To identify and evaluate solutions to water problems related to source, storage, treatment, distribution, collection, treatment and disposal. * To provide technical assistance and training to improve management, operations and maintenance of water and waste disposal systems. * To prepare water and waste disposal loan and grant applications.

**Are there terms for grants? ** * The project period for these grants is one year starting Oct. 1 and ending Sept.

30. * Applicant contributions must be used before USDA grant funds. * This is a reimbursement grant.

* Grants are subject to the availability of funds. **How do we get started? ** * Single-state applications are accepted annually through your local RD office from **October 1 - December 31**.

Multi-state or national applications are accepted through the RD national office. * Program resources are available online (forms, guidance, certifications, etc.). **Who can answer questions?

** * Contact your local RD office * Grant Manager at Water-RD@usda. gov. **What governs this program? ** * Code of Federal Regulations 7 CFR 1775 * Section 306(a)(14)(A) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act 7 U.S.C.

1921 et seq. **Why does USDA Rural Development do this? ** This program helps small communities extend and improve water and waste treatment facilities for households and businesses.

Good practices can save tax dollars, improve the natural environment and may be necessary for manufacturers and other types of businesses to locate or expand operations. **NOTE:** Program details may change over time.

Before you begin an application, please confirm you have the most current information by contacting a program specialist in your local RD office for assistance, or consult the Program Instructions listed in the section above titled "_What Governs this Program?" _ SAM Guide for Foreign Entities ### Grants.

gov Grant Opportunity * Water & Waste Disposal Technical Assistance & Training Grant Program National Architect Requirements: There are no other architect, engineering or environmental requirements at the national level. If there are additional state-specific requirements they will be listed above. There are no other additional requirements at the national level.

If there are additional state-specific requirements they will be listed above. **Hawaii and Western Pacific State Office** Main Phone Number: (808) 933-8380 Room 311, Federal Building Lennie Okano-Kendrick, Community Programs Director Lennie. Okano-Kendrick@usda.

gov (808) 933-8304 Anthony Barcinas, Community Program Specialist Anthony. Barcinas@usda. gov (671) 300-8567 Brandon Ando, Environmental Protection Specialist Brandon.

Ando@usda. gov (808) 933-8310 There are currently no events scheduled. * Report Fraud on USDA Contracts * Architectural Barriers Act * USDA Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement * Non-Discrimination Statement Rural Development U.S. Department of Agriculture

Eligibility Requirements

Nonprofits that have the proven ability, background, experience, and capacity to provide technical assistance or training on a national, regional, or state basis, serving rural areas and towns with populations of 10,000…

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Water & Waste Disposal Technical Assistance & Training Grants in Hawaii and Western Pacific?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits that have the proven ability, background, experience, and capacity to provide technical assistance or training on a national, regional, or state basis, serving rural areas and towns with populations of 10,000…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Who funds Water & Waste Disposal Technical Assistance & Training Grants in Hawaii and Western Pacific?

Water & Waste Disposal Technical Assistance & Training Grants in Hawaii and Western Pacific is funded by USDA Rural Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Water & Waste Disposal Technical Assistance & Training Grants in Hawaii and Western Pacific?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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