The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) offers this grant program, recognizing that reliable drinking water systems are fundamental to the health and economic vitality of rural communities. Dependable water and waste facilities are crucial for attracting families and businesses, fostering investment, and significantly improving residents’ quality of life. Conversely, inadequate infrastructure impedes sustainable economic development. This grant provides essential financial and technical assistance to rural American communities, enabling them to establish safe drinking water and environmentally sound waste disposal systems. The initiative supports the robust development of rural areas and promotes economic growth while ensuring environmental protection.
Opportunity ID: 235985
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RDRUS-13-01-RFP |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Revolving Fund Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Environment Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.864 — Grant Program to Establish a Fund for Financing Water and Wastewater Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 05, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 05, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 05, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 04, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $923,686 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Utilities Service |
| Description: | Drinking water systems are basic and vital to both health and economic development. With dependable water facilities, rural communities can attract families and businesses that will invest in the community and improve the quality of life for all residents. Without dependable water facilities, the communities cannot sustain economic development. RUS provides financial and technical assistance to help communities bring safe drinking water and sanitary,environmentally sound waste disposal |
| Link to Additional Information: | Revolving Fund Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joyce Taylor
Community Programs Specialist, Water and Environmental Programs 202-720-0499 Email:joycem.taylor@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 235985 Full Announcement-1 -> rfp 2013 nofa.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Joyce Taylor Community Programs Specialist, Water and Environmental Programs 202-720-0499 Email: joycem.taylor@wdc.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.864 | RDRUS-13-01-RFP | Revolving Fund Program | PKG00179079 | Jun 05, 2013 | Jul 05, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
235985 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
235985 SF424A-1.0.pdf
235985 SF424B-1.1.pdf