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Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants (WEP)

  • Open Now

Open Date:

Continuous

Close Date:

Continuous
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Eligible Recipients:

  • Local Governments
  • Native/Tribal Entities
  • Non-profits

Program Purpose:

  • Other Infrastructure

Reserved for Energy
Communities?

No

Upcoming Milestones:

Bureau/Office:

Funded by:

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Overview

This program helps eligible communities prepare, or recover from, an emergency that threatens the availability of safe, reliable drinking water. Funds can be used for water transmission line grants up to $150,000 to construct waterline extensions, repair breaks or leaks in existing water distribution lines, and address related maintenance necessary to replenish the water supply. Funds can also be used for water source grants up to $1,000,000 for the construction of new wells, reservoirs, transmission lines, treatment plants, and/or other sources of water (water source up to and including the treatment plant).

Related Resources

Additional information is available on the Resources page.

Funding Details

Funding Source:
  • Annual Appropriation
Funding Type:
Grant - no match
Total Amount Available:
Limit per Applicant:
Estimated Awards:

Applicant Guidance

Applications for this program are accepted year round, online through RD APPLY or through your local RD office.

Contact Information

USDA State Offices

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