WWD grants for water and wastewater revolving fund

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service awarded a $858,001 Project Grant under the Grant Program to Establish a Fund for Financing Water and Wastewater Projects (CFDA 10.864) to the National Rural Water Association (NRWA), doing business as Gene's Place. This grant enables NRWA, a non-profit organization, to establish a revolving loan fund to provide small, short-term loans for pre-development costs or small capital projects related to water and wastewater systems in rural areas. The goal is to improve access to clean water and wastewater services in underserved rural communities by financing infrastructure improvements, service extensions, and equipment replacement. NRWA leverages its nationwide network of state affiliate offices to deliver these technical assistance, training, and financing services directly to eligible rural, tribal, and disadvantaged water systems.