Description
The Rural Decentralized Water Systems (DWS) Grant program is designed to help individuals with low-to-moderate incomes finance the costs associated with household water wells and decentralized wastewater systems. Grants are made to eligible nonprofit organizations to establish and maintain a revolving fund to provide loans and sub-grants to eligible individuals. The program aims to support the safe and productive use of individually owned household water well systems and wastewater treatment systems. Key aspects of the program include:
• Eligible applicants: Nonprofit organizations
• Eligible projects: Establishment and maintenance of revolving loan funds for household water wells and decentralized wastewater systems
• Funding availability: $5,000,000
• Application window: January 1, 2025, to March 3, 2025
• Scoring criteria: Expertise and experience, loan and sub-grant program, work plan, and administrative expenses