Part 1774 Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households (SEARCH)
Department Of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service
To make predevelopment planning grants for feasibility studies, design assistance, and technical assistance to financially distressed communities in rural areas with populations of 2,500 or fewer inhabitants for water and waste disposal projects.
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Helps very small, struggling rural communities pay for studies and technical help for water and waste projects.
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Provides grant funding to qualified, private nonprofits to offer technical assistance and training, identify and evaluate solutions to water and waste problems, assist in preparing applications for water and waste disposal loans/grants, and improve the operation and maintenance of water and waste facilities in eligible rural areas.
Who Is Eligible?
Region: eligible rural areas
Other Criteria: qualified, private nonprofit organizations
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This program offers funding up to $2,000,000 (minimum $1,125,000).
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