Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program

The Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program is designed to assist communities with water or wastewater systems through technical assistance and training provided by grant recipients to rural water and wastewater organizations. The program aims to identify and evaluate solutions to water and waste disposal problems in rural areas, assist applicants in preparing applications for water and waste grants, and improve the operation and maintenance of existing water and waste disposal facilities in rural areas. Eligible entities must be private nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status, and they must submit a complete application by the deadline date. The application must include a project proposal, budget, and other required information. The grant program will be evaluated based on factors such as applicant status, experience, resources, population of the proposed area, and project duration. • The grant program is authorized under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. • The program is administered by the USDA Rural Development's Rural Utilities Service. • The funding amount available for Fiscal Year 2026 will be determined when the budget is approved by Congress. • The application window opens on October 1, 2025, and closes on December 31, 2025. • The grant period generally begins on October 1 of each year and ends September 30 of the following year.