WWD technical assistance & training grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service awarded a $616,000 Project Grant to the Rural Community Assistance Partnership Incorporated (RCAP) on August 15, 2023 under the Water and Waste Technical Assistance and Training Grants program (CFDA 10.761). This program provides financial assistance to identify and evaluate solutions to water and waste disposal problems in rural areas, assist applicants in preparing loan and grant applications, and improve the operation and maintenance of water and waste disposal facilities. Through this award, RCAP will deliver a range of technical assistance, training, and capacity building services focused on water, wastewater, and solid waste management in small rural communities across the United States, its territories, and tribal areas. RCAP's services may include conducting needs assessments, planning support, operational training, and the development of information resources tailored to rural utility operators, managers, board members, and private well owners. This award builds on RCAP's history of prime and sub federal grant awards to support rural infrastructure improvements.