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USDA RUS Disaster Water Grants for Rural Infrastructure Recovery and Resiliency

The USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is offering substantial grant funding to support rural communities in states and territories impacted by Presidentially Declared Disasters in 2022. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Rural Utilities Service (RUS), Water and Environmental Programs Office - Program Overview: - At least $247,250,000 in grant funding available - Supports restoration, repair, rebuilding, and resiliency improvements for water infrastructure - Eligible projects include drinking water, wastewater, solid waste, and stormwater systems - Eligible Applicants: - Public bodies, non-profit organizations, tribes, and prefabricated home communities - Must serve rural communities (population under 35,000) in designated disaster-impacted states and territories - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; funding is for a broad range of water infrastructure projects - Services include technical, managerial, and financial capacity development for system ownership and operation - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must demonstrate capability to own and operate the facilities - No delinquent federal debt - Priority given to disadvantaged or distressed rural communities - Applications accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted - Place of Performance: - Eligible rural communities in Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia

Description

The Calendar Year 2022 Disaster Water Grants Program provides grant funds to qualified rural entities for expenses related to water infrastructure systems impacted by events during CY 2022 recognized through Presidentially Declared Disasters. The grants support damage repairs and aim to develop system capacity and resiliency to reduce long-term risks from future events. Eligible water infrastructure systems include drinking water, wastewater, solid waste, and stormwater projects serving eligible communities. Applications are submitted electronically through RD Apply and will be accepted continuously until funds are exhausted.

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