SEARCH - Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households Grant

SEARCH - Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households Grant accepts rolling applications as of 2026, per U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture , USDA Rural Development

Eligibility requirements

Confirm all requirements on the official listing before applying.

Who can apply
State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Federally recognized tribal governments, Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status

Details from the funder

Most state and local governmental entities, nonprofits and federally recognized Tribes serving financially distressed rural areas with populations of 2,500 or fewer. The service area must have median household income below the poverty line or less than 80% of the statewide nonmetropolitan median household income, using the latest Census data. Planning costs must relate to a proposed project that builds, enlarges, extends or improves rural water, wastewater, solid waste or stormwater disposal facilities. State-specific requirements may apply; consult the local Rural Development office.

About this grant

Grants for feasibility studies, preliminary design and engineering, technical assistance and environmental impact analysis needed to develop rural water or waste-disposal funding applications. Apply through the local Rural Development office; the official page also links to RD Apply. The program page does not state a dollar award limit or matching-fund requirement.

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