Rural Decentralized Water Systems Grant Program

This program helps qualified nonprofits and tribes create a revolving loan fund to increase access to clean, reliable water and septic systems for households in eligible rural areas.

Nonprofits that have:

• Expertise and experience promoting the safe, productive use of individually-owned household water wells systems

• Legal authority to act as a lender

• Sufficient expertise and experience in lending activities

• Financial, technical and managerial capacity to comply with relevant federal and state laws and regulations

At least a 10% match is required.

Read the Funding Opportunity and Application Guide on Grants.gov and follow those instructions to apply.

• Fact Sheet

• Grants.gov Posting