Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program

The Technical Assistance and Training (TAT) Grant Program is designed to help qualified, private nonprofit organizations provide technical assistance and training to identify and evaluate solutions to water and waste problems, help communities prepare applications for water and waste disposal loans and grants, and assist with improving the management, operation, maintenance, and sustainability of water and waste facilities in eligible rural areas. Key aspects of the program include: • Providing technical assistance and/or training to identify and evaluate solutions to water and waste problems • Helping communities prepare applications for water and waste disposal loans and grants • Assisting with improving the management, operation, maintenance, and sustainability of water and waste facilities • Addressing contamination of drinking and surface water supplies by emerging contaminants, such as Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) • Paying certain expenses associated with the provision of such services