Rural Community Development Program (RCD) Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems Training and Technical Assistance Project
ID: 355619Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Children and Families - OCS (HHS-ACF-OCS)

Award Range

$400K - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is forecasting a grant opportunity under the Rural Community Development Program (RCD) aimed at providing training and technical assistance for water and wastewater treatment systems in small, rural communities. The primary objectives of this grant are to enhance access to essential water supply and waste disposal services for low-income families, preserve affordable services, and build local capacity to maintain necessary community facilities. With an estimated total program funding of $11 million, the ACF anticipates awarding approximately eight grants, with individual awards ranging from $400,000 to $1,381,975. Interested organizations can find more details and application guidelines on the official website, and should direct inquiries to Harold J. Taylor II at (202) 401-5711 or via email at harold.taylor@acf.hhs.gov. Applications are due by May 1, 2025, with awards expected to be announced by August 29, 2025.

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