We are committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in rural America.
This grant program supports eligible communities in preparing for or recovering from emergencies that compromise safe, reliable drinking water access. Emergencies can include droughts, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes or hurricanes, disease outbreaks, and chemical spills, among others. Funding may be used for water transmission line grants up to $150,000 to construct extensions, repair leaks in distribution lines, or necessary maintenance and water source grants up to $1,000,000 for constructing water sources, intakes, or treatment facilities. A federal disaster declaration is not required to qualify.
Collaboration with entities at the federal, state, local levels, as well as with private and nonprofit organizations, is recommended.