Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program in Tennessee

From USDA: Rural Development (RD)

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Type of Support

Overview

This grant program is focused on advancing infrastructure in eligible rural areas by providing funding for the development and improvement of essential services. Specifically, it supports projects related to clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage disposal, solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage for households and businesses. The funds may be allocated towards a wide range of purposes including but not limited to the construction, acquisition, or improvement of facilities and infrastructure for drinking water treatment and distribution, sewer systems, solid waste disposal, and stormwater management. Additionally, the program allows for funding of various related activities such as legal and engineering fees, land acquisition, start-up operations, and other necessary costs to ensure the successful completion of the project.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
TN
Organization Type
Most state and local governmental entities
Private nonprofits
Federally-recognized tribes
Other
  • Located in rural areas and towns with populations of 10,000 or less
  • Tribal lands in rural areas
  • Colonias
not specified

Submission

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