This grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) aims to help rural, small, and tribal communities improve their wastewater treatment systems. It's about providing training and technical help so these communities can better manage their water resources, comply with regulations, and secure funding for water infrastructure projects.
Who it's for: Nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education that can offer technical assistance and training to rural, small, and tribal municipalities, as well as publicly owned and decentralized wastewater treatment systems.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposing infrastructure construction projects
- Not being a nonprofit or higher education institution
- Inability to provide technical assistance and training
What You May Need
- Proof of nonprofit status or higher education institution credentials
- Detailed project plan for technical assistance and training
- Budget proposal
- Documentation of past experience in similar projects
- Partnership agreements, if applicable
- Compliance with Clean Water Act requirements
- Technical and managerial capacity documentation
- Financial capacity documentation
Cautions
- Infrastructure construction projects are not eligible
- Must focus on training and technical assistance
- Ensure compliance with Clean Water Act
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible entities include nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education that can provide technical assistance and training to rural, small, and tribal municipalities, publicly owned wastewater treatment works, and decentralized wastewater treatment systems. The focus is on building technical, managerial, and financial capacity to achieve long-term compliance with water regulations.
Overview
Nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education that can offer technical assistance and training to rural, small, and tribal municipalities, as well as publicly owned and decentralized wastewater treatment systems.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposing infrastructure construction projects
- Not being a nonprofit or higher education institution
- Inability to provide technical assistance and training
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for providing technical assistance and training to improve water quality and compliance with water regulations. This includes planning, developing, and acquiring financing for wastewater projects, but not for infrastructure construction.
Total Program Funding
$25,500,000
Expected Awards
12
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 15, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 14, 2026(59 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 13, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a nonprofit or higher education institution
- Develop a comprehensive project plan for technical assistance
- Prepare a detailed budget proposal
- Gather documentation of past project experience
- Ensure compliance with Clean Water Act
- Submit proof of technical, managerial, and financial capacity