WWD technical assistance & training grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service awarded a $5,805,900 Project Grant on June 30, 2023 to the National Rural Water Association (NRWA), a non-profit organization, through the Water and Waste Technical Assistance and Training Grants program (CFDA 10.761).

Under this grant, NRWA will provide technical assistance, training, and advocacy support to small and rural water and wastewater utilities across the United States. Services will include on-site technical support through a network of circuit riders, expertise in areas such as utility management, regulatory compliance, and financial sustainability, as well as hands-on classroom and community outreach tailored to the specific needs of disadvantaged water and wastewater systems and communities. This grant enables NRWA to continue its role as a leading voice for these rural communities, helping to sustain critical investments in water infrastructure and promote regulatory compliance.