Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program

Solicitation # TAT-FY26
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Posted 10/1/25, 12:00 AM
Due 12/31/25, 12:00 AM
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The Rural Decentralized Water Systems (DWS) Grant Program, administered by the USDA Rural Utilities Service, seeks to provide grants to eligible nonprofit organizations to establish revolving loan funds for low to moderate income individuals in rural areas. The program will finance the construction, refurbishment, rehabilitation, or replacement of individually owned water well and wastewater systems, with loan amounts not exceeding $15,000 and terms up to 20 years at a 1% annual interest rate....
The Solid Waste Management Grant Program, administered by the USDA Rural Utilities Service, seeks to provide technical assistance and training for improving solid waste management in rural communities. The grant aims to reduce water resource pollution, enhance landfill operations, and support environmental sustainability through activities such as operator training, landfill condition evaluation, and development of closure plans. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, public...

The Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service is seeking technical assistance and training grant proposals from 501(c)(3) nonprofits to support rural water and wastewater infrastructure solutions. The grant aims to help rural communities identify and evaluate water and waste problems, assist with loan and grant applications, and improve water system management and operations. Eligible applicants will be evaluated using a complex scoring system with up to 200 possible points across 15 different criteria, including organizational experience, project scope, population served, and median household income of target areas. Key evaluation factors will prioritize organizations providing hands-on technical assistance, addressing water contamination issues, and serving small rural populations. The application deadline is December 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET, with electronic submissions required through Grants.gov.

The funding opportunity anticipates approximately $35 million in available grants, with individual awards likely ranging from $100,000 to $8.5 million. The performance period for selected grants will run from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027, with an anticipated award date in June 2026. Selected grantees will focus on providing technical assistance and training to rural water and wastewater system managers across multi-state, regional, or nationwide areas, with a particular emphasis on supporting low-income communities. Funds cannot be used for capital assets, political activities, construction, or facility maintenance, but are designed to support direct technical assistance and training services.

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