Rural alaskan village - technical assistance and training grants

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) received a $280,000 Project Grant award dated September 16, 2025, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) under the Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities program (CFDA 10.760). This technical assistance and training grant, with a completion date of September 16, 2027, is designated to support rural Alaskan villages in developing capacity and expertise related to water and waste disposal infrastructure projects. The award aligns with RUS's mission to provide financial assistance and technical support to rural communities with the most pressing infrastructure needs, enabling these villages to better plan, implement, and manage water and wastewater systems that serve their populations effectively.

As a tribally-focused nonprofit organization serving Alaska Native communities, ANTHC will leverage this funding to deliver targeted technical assistance and training programs that strengthen the ability of rural villages to address their water and waste disposal infrastructure challenges. This award represents part of ANTHC's broader portfolio of RUS funding, which has exceeded $12 million across multiple water and waste projects, and reflects the organization's demonstrated expertise in supporting Alaska Native communities' critical infrastructure development needs.