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GrantUSDA Rural Development Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants — Rolling
Atlas Opportunity Score84/100
FundingWater transmission line grants up to $150,000; water source grants up to $1,000,000.
DeadlineOpen. Applications are accepted on an ongoing October 1 through September 30 cycle through RD Apply or the applicable USDA Rural Development office. The national page does not state a submission clock time.
Required next actionConfirm the applicant is an eligible rural public body, nonprofit organization, or federally recognized Tribe; verify the qualifying water emergency or imminent significant decline, service-area population and income tests, current state-specific USDA requirements, and the appropriate water-source or transmission-line project scope. Apply through RD Apply or the applicable USDA Rural Development office after confirming current forms and state-specific requirements.
Current statusOpen — Rolling October 1 through September 30 processing cycleSource verificationOctober 4, 2026
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Strategic Alignment
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Funding Potential
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Actionability
Deadline, documentation burden, readiness and the practical work required to submit a strong application.
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