Opportunity Information: Apply for TATFY17
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- The Department of Agriculture, Utilities Programs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "TAT Grant Program FY17" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.761.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 01, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 31, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 17 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The TAT Grant Program FY17 (Funding Opportunity Number TATFY17) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically through its Utilities Programs, to support technical assistance and training focused on water and waste disposal challenges. The program is designed to help communities and eligible applicants deal with practical, real-world infrastructure issues tied to drinking water and wastewater systems, while also strengthening the long-term ability of local operators and decision-makers to manage these systems effectively. The opportunity was created on October 1, 2016, with an original application closing date of December 31, 2016, and it anticipated making around 17 awards. The listing is associated with CFDA 10.761.
At its core, the funding supports the delivery of technical assistance and/or training (often abbreviated as TAT) that helps identify and evaluate solutions to water-related problems, including issues in water source development, storage capacity, treatment processes, and distribution systems. On the wastewater side, it supports assistance for problems involving the collection network, treatment facilities, and disposal methods. The program is also aimed at helping applicants who have already filed a preapplication with USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS), by supporting them through the preparation of complete water and/or waste disposal loan and/or grant applications. In addition to application support, a major emphasis is placed on training that improves the management, operation, and maintenance of water and waste disposal facilities, which can include building the skills needed for compliance, day-to-day operational reliability, and better system governance.
The grant is not meant to function as a general development or construction subsidy, and it includes clear restrictions on how funds can be used. Grant funds cannot be used to recruit or solicit applications, and they cannot be used to duplicate services already being provided, such as work that would normally be done by a consultant developing a specific project. The program also prohibits using grant funds for political activities. On the spending side, funds are not allowed to pay for capital assets, real estate purchases, or vehicles, and they cannot be used to improve or renovate office space or to repair or maintain privately owned property. Importantly, the grant cannot be used to cover construction expenses or ongoing operation and maintenance costs of facilities, and it also cannot reimburse expenses incurred before the grant’s effective date. In other words, the money is intended to pay for the expertise, guidance, and training effort itself, not to buy major equipment, build infrastructure, or backfill routine operating budgets.
In summary, the TAT Grant Program FY17 is structured to strengthen rural and small community water and wastewater outcomes by funding hands-on technical assistance and targeted training. The focus is on helping communities assess and solve system problems, prepare stronger RUS-related financing applications after submitting a preapplication, and improve the managerial and operational capabilities needed to keep water and waste disposal services safe, reliable, and sustainable over time.
FAQs: TAT Grant Program FY17 (TATFY17)
What is the TAT Grant Program FY17?
The TAT Grant Program FY17 (Funding Opportunity Number TATFY17) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through its Utilities Programs. It funds technical assistance and training focused on drinking water and wastewater (water and waste disposal) challenges, with an emphasis on practical, real-world infrastructure and long-term system management.
Which federal agency runs this grant?
The program is offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically through its Utilities Programs. The opportunity is connected to USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) processes, especially for applicants preparing water and/or waste disposal loan and/or grant applications after submitting an RUS preapplication.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is TATFY17.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 10.761.
When was the opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on October 1, 2016. The original application closing date was December 31, 2016.
About how many awards were anticipated?
The listing anticipated making around 17 awards.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The core purpose is to fund technical assistance and/or training (TAT) that helps communities and eligible applicants address drinking water and wastewater system challenges and strengthen the long-term ability of local operators and decision-makers to manage those systems effectively.
What kinds of water system issues can be addressed with TAT-funded assistance?
The program supports assistance related to identifying and evaluating solutions to water-related problems, including water source development, storage capacity, treatment processes, and distribution systems.
What kinds of wastewater issues can be addressed with TAT-funded assistance?
The program supports assistance for wastewater challenges involving the collection network, treatment facilities, and disposal methods.
Does the program support help with USDA RUS application preparation?
Yes. A stated aim is to help applicants who have already filed a preapplication with USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) by supporting them through preparation of complete water and/or waste disposal loan and/or grant applications.
What types of training are emphasized?
A major emphasis is training that improves the management, operation, and maintenance of water and waste disposal facilities. This can include building skills for compliance, day-to-day operational reliability, and improved system governance.
Is this grant meant to fund construction or general development?
No. The grant is not intended to function as a general development or construction subsidy. It is intended to pay for technical assistance, guidance, and training efforts rather than building or purchasing infrastructure.
Can grant funds be used to recruit or solicit applications?
No. Grant funds cannot be used to recruit or solicit applications.
Can the grant be used to duplicate services already being provided?
No. The program prohibits duplicating services already being provided, including work that would normally be done by a consultant developing a specific project.
Are political activities an allowed use of funds?
No. The program prohibits using grant funds for political activities.
Can funds be used to buy capital assets, real estate, or vehicles?
No. Funds are not allowed to pay for capital assets, real estate purchases, or vehicles.
Can funds be used to improve or renovate office space?
No. The program states funds cannot be used to improve or renovate office space.
Can the grant pay for repairs or maintenance on privately owned property?
No. Funds cannot be used to repair or maintain privately owned property.
Can funds cover construction expenses?
No. The grant cannot be used to cover construction expenses.
Can funds cover ongoing operation and maintenance (O&M) costs of facilities?
No. The grant cannot be used to cover ongoing operation and maintenance costs of facilities.
Can the grant reimburse costs incurred before the grant starts?
No. The program specifies that it cannot reimburse expenses incurred before the grant’s effective date.
In practical terms, what is the grant money intended to pay for?
The funding is intended to pay for the expertise, guidance, and training effort itself, aimed at helping communities assess and solve system problems, strengthen RUS-related applications after a preapplication is filed, and improve the managerial and operational capabilities needed for safe, reliable, and sustainable services over time.
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