WWD technical assistance & training grants

The Rural Utilities Service awarded the National Rural Water Association (NRWA) a $2,004,256.83 Project Grant under the Water and Waste Technical Assistance and Training Grants program (CFDA 10.761) on June 26, 2025. This award supports NRWA's delivery of comprehensive technical assistance and training services to rural and small water and wastewater utilities across the United States. NRWA provides on-site technical assistance, training workshops, feasibility studies, preliminary design assistance, and regulatory compliance support to help rural communities improve their water infrastructure management, operational capabilities, and financial sustainability. The organization's services are particularly focused on serving disadvantaged and tribal communities with populations under 10,000, addressing water contamination issues, and assisting applicants in preparing infrastructure grant applications in accordance with applicable USDA regulations.

Under this award, NRWA deploys Water Quality Action Specialists and technical staff through its network of state affiliate offices to deliver direct technical assistance that enhances the technical, managerial, and financial capacities of rural water systems nationwide. Grant activities are structured to maximize direct staffing of on-site services while helping eligible associations access additional funding sources such as Drinking Water State Revolving Funds. The award period concludes on June 26, 2025, with funds provided on a reimbursement basis following USDA Water and Environmental Programs review and approval.