Training and Technical Assistance for Rural, Small and Tribal Municipalities and Wastewater Treatment Systems for Clean Water Act Prevention, Reduction, and Elimination of Pollution
ID: 356501Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Award Range

$0 - $4M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356501
Timeline
    Description

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Training and Technical Assistance for Rural, Small and Tribal Municipalities and Wastewater Treatment Systems" under the Clean Water Act. This initiative aims to provide up to $49 million in cooperative agreements to eligible organizations, including nonprofit entities and educational institutions, to enhance wastewater management and infrastructure in underserved communities. The program focuses on four priority areas: acquiring financing for clean water projects, improving water quality and compliance assistance, providing specific training for Tribal communities, and offering technical assistance for decentralized wastewater treatment systems. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by November 25, 2024, and can contact Grace Persico at persico.grace@epa.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    persico.grace@epa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    EPA-OW-OWM-24-01.pdf
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a funding opportunity titled "Training and Technical Assistance for Rural, Small and Tribal Municipalities and Wastewater Treatment Systems" under the Clean Water Act. This initiative seeks to provide up to $49 million to eligible nonprofit organizations, public or private institutions of higher education, and other qualified entities to assist rural, small, and Tribal municipalities in improving their wastewater management and infrastructure. The application deadline is November 25, 2024. The program supports four priority areas: acquisition of financing for clean water projects, improving water quality and compliance assistance, specific training for Tribal communities, and technical assistance for decentralized wastewater treatment systems. Each application must address one priority area while demonstrating proper technical, managerial, and financial capacity building. Eligible activities include training and technical assistance, excluding infrastructure projects. Interested applicants are encouraged to communicate regularly with state and Tribal authorities and to propose partnerships to enhance project effectiveness. Applications will be evaluated based on their alignment with EPA goals and ability to deliver measurable environmental outcomes. This funding announcement represents a significant opportunity to bolster wastewater infrastructure in underserved communities across the United States.
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