Description
The Rural Decentralized Water Systems (DWS) Grant program provides funding to eligible nonprofit organizations to establish and maintain a revolving fund to provide loans and sub-grants to eligible individuals for individually owned water well systems and decentralized wastewater systems. The program aims to help individuals with low to moderate incomes finance the costs associated with household water wells and decentralized wastewater systems. The grant funds can be used for administrative expenses, loan and sub-grant purposes, and other eligible activities.
• The program is authorized under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (CONACT) Section 306E.
• Eligible applicants include private nonprofit organizations.
• The application process involves submitting a complete application package, including a project proposal, work plan, budget, and other required documents.
• The application review process involves evaluating applications based on criteria such as expertise and experience, applicant contribution, work plan, and goals and objectives.
• The program has a scoring system to determine priority for available funds.
• The grant award is expected to be announced after the application deadline.
• The program is subject to various rules and regulations, including 7 CFR Part 1776, 7 CFR Part 1900, and 2 CFR Part 200.