Opportunity Information: Apply for RDRUS 14 01 HWWS
Apply for RDRUS 14 01 HWWS
- The Utilities Programs in the community development environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Household Water Well Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.862 Household Water Well System Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 10, 2014 and posted on Apr 10, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 27, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,019,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $11,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Household Water Well System (HWWS) Grant Program is a federal discretionary grant opportunity run through USDA Rural Development's Utilities Programs. Its purpose is to expand access to safe, reliable household drinking water for people in rural areas by helping low- to moderate-income individuals pay for the cost of water wells they own or will own. Rather than giving funds directly to homeowners, the program funds qualified nonprofit organizations so they can set up revolving-style lending programs that make affordable loans to individual households for well-related needs.
The program is authorized under Section 306E of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (CONACT), codified at 7 USC 1926e. Under this authority, the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) can award grants to private nonprofit organizations that meet eligibility requirements, with the expectation that the nonprofit will operate a lending program specifically dedicated to household water wells. The homeowner then becomes the loan recipient and can use loan proceeds to construct a new household well system, refurbish an existing system, or cover servicing needs tied to the well system. Loan terms are designed to be highly affordable: the maximum loan size is $11,000, the repayment term can be as long as 20 years, and the interest rate is set at 1 percent annually. This structure is meant to keep monthly payments manageable for households that might otherwise be unable to finance a well installation or major repair.
Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The opportunity is categorized under community development and environment, reflecting its focus on basic rural infrastructure and public health outcomes. The listing indicates there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should plan for some form of match as part of their project budget, consistent with the notice requirements for that funding round.
For the specific funding round described, the funding opportunity number is RDRUS 14 01 HWWS, and the CFDA number is 10.862 (Household Water Well System Grant Program). USDA anticipated making about 10 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,019,000. The posted and creation date for the announcement was April 10, 2014, with an original and current closing date of May 27, 2014, and an archive date of June 26, 2014. The award ceiling shown is $11,000, which aligns with the maximum individual loan amount described in the program summary and signals that the financing is focused on small-scale household well projects rather than large centralized water systems.
Additional program information was provided through USDA Rural Development at http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/UWP individualwellsystems.html. For help accessing the full announcement or for program questions tied to that announcement, the contact listed was Joyce M. Taylor, Community Specialist (WEP), reachable by phone at 202-720-0499 (the email address in the source text appears truncated).
Household Water Well System (HWWS) Grant Program - FAQs
What is the Household Water Well System (HWWS) Grant Program?
The Household Water Well System (HWWS) Grant Program is a federal discretionary grant opportunity run through USDA Rural Development's Utilities Programs. Its purpose is to expand access to safe, reliable household drinking water in rural areas by supporting well-related financing for low- to moderate-income households.
Who actually receives the grant money?
The grant is awarded to qualified nonprofit organizations, not directly to individual homeowners. The nonprofit uses the grant to operate a revolving-style lending program that issues affordable loans to eligible households for household water well system needs.
If homeowners do not receive grants directly, how do they benefit?
Homeowners benefit by becoming loan recipients through the nonprofit's lending program. They can use loan proceeds for eligible well system purposes (such as construction, refurbishment, or servicing), under highly affordable terms set by the program.
What kinds of household well costs can the loans cover?
Loan proceeds can be used to construct a new household well system, refurbish an existing household well system, or cover servicing needs tied to the well system.
What are the loan terms for households under this program?
The program summary describes the loan terms as intentionally affordable: the maximum loan size is $11,000, the repayment term can be as long as 20 years, and the interest rate is 1 percent annually.
What is the maximum loan amount a household can receive?
The maximum individual household loan amount described is $11,000.
How long can a household take to repay a loan?
The repayment term can be as long as 20 years.
What interest rate applies to loans made through the program?
The interest rate is set at 1 percent per year, according to the program summary.
Is this program meant for large community water systems?
No. The opportunity description emphasizes small-scale household well projects. The award/loan ceiling shown as $11,000 aligns with the maximum individual loan size and indicates the focus is on individual household well systems rather than large centralized water infrastructure projects.
What is the legal authority for the HWWS Grant Program?
The program is authorized under Section 306E of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (CONACT), codified at 7 USC 1926e.
Which USDA agency administers the awards?
Under the stated authority, the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) can award grants to eligible private nonprofit organizations. The program is run through USDA Rural Development's Utilities Programs.
Who is eligible to apply for the HWWS grant?
Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status. Institutions of higher education are excluded from eligibility.
Are institutions of higher education eligible applicants?
No. The eligibility description explicitly excludes institutions of higher education.
What does the nonprofit do with the grant funds?
The nonprofit is expected to operate a lending program specifically dedicated to household water wells. This is described as a revolving-style lending approach intended to make affordable household loans available for well-related needs.
What types of projects does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under community development and environment, reflecting its focus on basic rural infrastructure and public health outcomes tied to safe drinking water.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The listing indicates there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should plan for some form of match as part of the project budget, consistent with the notice requirements for that funding round.
What is the funding opportunity number for the round described?
The funding opportunity number provided is RDRUS 14 01 HWWS.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 10.862 (Household Water Well System Grant Program).
How many awards were anticipated for this round?
USDA anticipated making about 10 awards for the funding round described.
What was the estimated total funding amount for this round?
The estimated total funding amount shown is $1,019,000.
When was this announcement posted?
The posted and creation date for the announcement was April 10, 2014.
What was the application deadline for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed for the announcement was May 27, 2014.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The announcement includes an archive date of June 26, 2014, and the closing date is shown as May 27, 2014, indicating it was tied to that past funding round.
Where can I find additional program information from USDA?
Additional program information was provided through USDA Rural Development at: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/UWP individualwellsystems.html
Who was the contact person for questions about this announcement?
The contact listed was Joyce M. Taylor, Community Specialist (WEP).
How can the listed contact be reached?
The phone number provided for the listed contact is 202-720-0499. (The email address in the source text appears truncated.)
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