Rural Decentralized Water System Grant Program
About This Grant
The DWS Grant Program has been established to help individuals with low to moderate incomes finance certain costs of household water wells and individually owned decentralized wastewater systems that they own or will own. Grants are made to eligible nonprofit organizations to establish and maintain a revolving fund to provide loans and sub-grants to eligible individuals for individually owned water well systems and/or individually owned wastewater systems. Loan and/or sub-grant funds may be used by the individual to construct, refurbish, rehabilitate, or replace decentralized water well or wastewater systems. For water well systems, funds may be used up to the point of entry to a home, which is the junction where water enters into a home water delivery system after being pumped from a well. For wastewater systems, in lieu of the point of entry, the point of exit is substituted. The point of exit is the junction where wastewater exits out of the home wastewater collection system into the septic tank and drain field. DWS grant funds may be used by the nonprofit recipient to pay administrative expenses associated with providing DWS loans and/or sub-grants.
Grant Summary
Rural Decentralized Water System Grant Program is a Rural Utilities Service grant providing funding that varies by award. Applications are due 2026-09-30 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
Funder did not publish eligibility criteria — confirm directly with the funder before applying.
How to Apply
Up to $0K
2026-09-30
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Rural Decentralized Water System Grant Program from Rural Utilities Service, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Rural Utilities Service before the deadline.
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Rural Decentralized Water System Grant Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Rural Decentralized Water System Grant Program?
Rural Decentralized Water System Grant Program is offered by Rural Utilities Service and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Rural Decentralized Water System Grant Program provide?
Rural Decentralized Water System Grant Program provides an amount that varies by award per award from Rural Utilities Service. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Rural Decentralized Water System Grant Program deadline?
Applications for Rural Decentralized Water System Grant Program are due 2026-09-30 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Rural Utilities Service, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Rural Decentralized Water System Grant Program?
To apply for Rural Decentralized Water System Grant Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Rural Utilities Service.