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Water & Waste Disposal Predevelopment Planning Grants

Water & Waste Disposal Predevelopment Planning Grants 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

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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 governments, nonprofit organizations and federally recognized Tribes. Eligible areas are rural areas and towns with populations of 10,000 or fewer, federally recognized tribal lands and colonias. Area median household income must be below the poverty line or less than 80% of statewide nonmetropolitan median household income. Applicants must be unable to afford to borrow the needed funds. At least 25% of project costs must come from the applicant or third-party sources; in-kind contributions do not meet that minimum. Funds cannot pay for work already completed. Awards depend on demonstrated need and available funding; state-specific requirements may apply.

About this grant

Grants to plan and develop applications for proposed USDA Rural Development water or waste-disposal projects. Awards are limited to $60,000 or 75% of predevelopment planning costs. If a USDA project grant follows, this planning grant is deducted from total grant eligibility; the planning grant need not be repaid if the subsequent direct-loan or loan-and-grant application is unsuccessful. Start with the local Rural Development office.

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