Water and Waste Facility Loans and Grants to Alleviate Health Risks on Tribal Lands and Colonias (Part A): Tribal Lands - FY 2025
| Agency: | U.S. Department of Agriculture |
|---|---|
| Office: | Rural Development (RD) |
| Multipart Grant: | Yes |
| Next Due: | Rolling |
|---|---|
| Solicitation Date: | Rolling |
| Match Required: | Yes |
| Match Type: | Unspecified |
| Actual Funds: | Unspecified |
Summary:
The purpose of this program is to support low-income communities that face significant health risks resulting from the lack of access to, or the use of, adequate and affordable water or waste disposal services. Funding will support projects that will build basic drinking water and waste disposal systems, including systems to handle storm water drainage.
Funding will be provided for the following program components:
- (Part A): Tribal Lands
- (Part B): Colonias
The purpose of the Tribal Lands component is to support projects that will provide access to safe and reliable drinking water and waste disposal services to low-income communities that face significant health risks in eligible tribal lands and rural areas and towns.
All projects must serve eligible areas that meet one of the following criteria:
- Are federally recognized tribal lands
- Are rural areas and towns with populations of 10,000 or fewer
In particular, projects must serve customer bases that meet the following criteria:
- Are comprised of at least 50 percent tribal members
- Are comprised of residents that face significant health risks resulting from the lack of access to, or the use of, adequate and affordable water or waste disposal services
- Meet per capita income and unemployment rate requirements
Program Office Notes:
The program officer confirmed that the FactSheet file is up to date for FY 2025.
Eligibility Notes:
Eligible applicants are:
- Federally recognized tribes
- State and local governments that serve eligible areas
- Nonprofit organizations that serve eligible areas
Projects must serve eligible areas that meet one of the following criteria:
- Are federally recognized tribal lands
- Are rural areas and towns with populations of 10,000 or fewer
In particular, projects must serve customer bases that meet the following criteria:
- Are comprised of at least 50 percent tribal members
- Are comprised of residents that face significant health risks resulting from the lack of access to, or the use of, adequate and affordable water or waste disposal services
- Meet per capita income and unemployment rate requirements
Eligible Applicants:
Local GovernmentNative American Tribe
Non Profits
State Government
Application Notes:
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
To initiate the application process, applicants must contact the appropriate local Rural Development (RD) office. Information regarding RD state offices can be found online at www.rd.usda.gov/about-rd.
Applications must be submitted to the appropriate local RD office.
The contents of the application will become available upon initiation of the application process.
Refer to the NOFA file for additional application information.
| Match Required: | Yes |
|---|---|
| Match Type: | Unspecified |
| Actual Funds: | Unspecified |
Match Notes:
There are no specific matching requirements for this program; however, applicants must generally provide matching contributions. Projects that include partnerships with other federal, state, or local entities are encouraged.
The funding agency may issue awards that cover 100 percent of total project costs under select circumstances and when funding is available.
Funding Notes:
An unspecified amount of funding is available to support awards through this component.
Contacts:
(See Contact Notes)
Agency Address
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, D.C. 20250
Contact Notes:
Questions should be directed to the appropriate local Rural Development (RD) office. Information regarding RD state offices can be found online at www.rd.usda.gov/about-rd.
Applications must be submitted to the appropriate local RD office. To initiate the application process, applicants must contact the appropriate local RD office.
The agency address provided is for reference purposes only.
Files:
NOFA File: US15805A_NOFA_FY2025.pdf (134.3 Kb)Other Pre-Award File: US15805A_FactSheet_FY2025.pdf (108.4 Kb)
Award File: US15805A_Award_FY2025.zip (626.6 Kb)
File Notes:
The NOFA file contains general information regarding this component and application guidelines. The FactSheet file contains general information regarding this component, including additional information regarding eligible residents to be served. The Award folder contains information on previous award recipients.
The program officer confirmed that the FactSheet file is up to date for FY 2025.
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Community DevelopmentRural Issues
Human Services
Wastewater
Water Supply/Quality