WWD technical assistance & training grants

The National Rural Water Association received a $2.245 million Project Grant award from the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) under the Water and Waste Technical Assistance and Training Grants program (CFDA 10.761), with an award date of June 26, 2025. This grant supports the delivery of technical assistance and training services to rural water and wastewater utilities across the United States, with performance activities centered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Under this award, the National Rural Water Association will provide comprehensive technical assistance and capacity-building services to small and rural water systems, including feasibility studies, preliminary design assistance, regulatory compliance support, and training workshops. The organization will deploy technical specialists to assist rural, tribal, and economically disadvantaged communities in improving their operational capabilities, preparing infrastructure grant applications, and developing sustainable management plans. These services are designed to help rural water and wastewater systems—particularly those serving populations under 10,000—enhance their technical, managerial, and financial capacities while addressing water quality and infrastructure challenges.