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EPA Grant for Training and Technical Assistance to Improve Water Quality for Small Systems

This opportunity is a major grant program from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Water and Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water to improve water quality for small public water systems, wastewater systems, and private well owners. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Office of Water, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water - Funding and Awards: - Total funding up to $30,700,000 - Minimum award of $13,000,000; up to five awards anticipated - Each award has a two-year project period - Eligible Applicants: - Nonprofit organizations - Public institutions of higher education - Nonprofit private universities and colleges - Services Requested (No specific OEMs or vendors): - Training and technical assistance for small public water systems to achieve and maintain compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) - Includes support for compliance with PFAS and Lead and Copper Rules - Focus on technical, managerial, and financial capacity building - Training and technical assistance for small publicly-owned wastewater systems and onsite/decentralized wastewater systems - Includes sustainable utility management, energy audits, treatment alternatives, and homeowner education - Training and technical assistance for private well owners - Includes well construction, maintenance, testing, groundwater protection, and emergency response - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Direct delivery of technical assistance and training to target groups - National scope: all 50 states and U.S. territories - Emphasis on improving compliance, operational performance, and water quality - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs are referenced, as this is a service-oriented grant opportunity.

Description

This grant program supports small public water systems (PWS) in operations and maintenance to achieve and maintain compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). It also assists small publicly-owned wastewater systems, onsite/decentralized wastewater systems, and private well owners. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, public institutions of higher education, and nonprofit private universities and colleges. Selected applicants are expected to provide direct technical assistance and training to small drinking water systems, wastewater systems, and private well owners. The program aims to improve water quality and ensure safe drinking water through enhanced technical, managerial, and financial capabilities.

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