WWD technical assistance & training grants

This $206,100 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service on September 15, 2023 under the Water and Waste Technical Assistance and Training Grants program (CFDA 10.761) will fund technical assistance and training to rural communities in Alaska for water and waste disposal systems. The non-profit organization Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) will use the grant to identify and evaluate solutions to water and waste problems, assist communities with loan and grant applications, and improve management, operation, and maintenance of water and waste disposal facilities. TCC operates across a vast 235,000 square mile region in Interior Alaska, providing critical services to over 10,000 Alaska Natives. This grant award aligns with the program's objectives to enhance access to clean water and sanitation in rural areas through capacity building and infrastructure support.