Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program

The Technical Assistance and Training (TAT) 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. Qualified private, nonprofit organizations receive TAT grant funds to identify and evaluate solutions to water and waste disposal problems in rural areas, assist applicants in preparing applications for water and waste grants made at state-level offices, and improve the operation and maintenance of existing water and waste disposal facilities in rural areas. Some key points about the grant program include: • The grant program is authorized under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. • The program is administered by the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). • Eligible applicants are private, nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status. • Grant funds can be used to provide technical assistance and training to rural water and wastewater systems, as well as to assist applicants in preparing grant applications. • The grant program has a focus on rural areas and prioritizes projects that address water and waste disposal problems in these areas.