Opportunity Information: Apply for TATFY15
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- The 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 FY15" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.761 Technical Assistance and Training Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 19, 2014 and posted on Oct 1, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 31, 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 $17,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility criteria for TAT grants is as follows (a) Entities eligible for grants must be private nonprofit organizations with tax exempt status, designated by the Internal Revenue Service. A nonprofit organization is defined as any corporation, trust, association, cooperative, or other organization that (1) Is operated primarily for scientific, education, service, charitable, or similar purposes in the public interest. (2) Is not organized primarily for profit. (3) Uses its net proceeds to maintain, improve, and/or expand its operations. (b) Entities must be legally established and located within a state as defined in 1775.2. (c) Organizations must be incorporated by December 31 of the year the application period occurs to be eligible for funds. (d) Private businesses, Federal agencies, public bodies, and individuals are ineligible for these grants. (e) Applicants must also have the proven ability, background, experience (as evidenced by the organizations satisfactory completion of project(s)similar to those proposed), legal authority, and actual capacity to provide technical assistance and/or training on a regional basis to associations as provided in 1775.33. To meet the requirement of actual capacity, an applicant must either (1) Have the necessary resources to provide technical assistance and/or training to associations in rural areas through its staff, or (2) Be assisted by an affiliate or member organization which has such background and experience and which agrees, in writing, that it will provide the assistance, or (3) Contract with a nonaffiliated organization for not more than 49 percent of the grant to provide the proposed assistance.
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Opportunity Summary:
The TAT Grant Program FY15 (Funding Opportunity Number TATFY15) is a discretionary federal grant program run through USDA Rural Development Utilities Programs under CFDA 10.761, Technical Assistance and Training Grants. Its purpose is to strengthen rural water and wastewater systems by funding free technical assistance and training delivered by qualified nonprofit organizations. Rather than paying for construction or equipment, the program focuses on helping rural communities and water/wastewater associations solve practical system problems, build stronger operations, and successfully navigate the financing process for USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) water and waste disposal loans and grants.
The funding is intended to cover expenses directly tied to providing technical assistance and/or training to rural communities dealing with water system challenges such as source development, storage, treatment, and distribution, as well as wastewater and solid waste disposal issues related to collection, treatment, and disposal. A major emphasis is supporting applicants that have already filed a preapplication with RUS by helping them prepare stronger, more complete water and/or waste disposal loan and grant applications submitted through state-level USDA offices. The program also supports training efforts that improve day-to-day management, operation, and maintenance practices for existing water and wastewater facilities, with the broader goal of improving reliability, compliance, and long-term sustainability in rural utility services.
The opportunity anticipated roughly 15 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $17,000,000, and it does not require cost sharing or matching. The application window for FY15 opened October 1, 2014, and closed December 31, 2014 (with the archive date listed as January 30, 2015). The overall structure signals a capacity-building program: money flows to eligible nonprofit providers, and those providers then deliver no-cost assistance and training to rural systems that need it.
Eligibility is limited to private nonprofit organizations that have IRS-recognized tax-exempt status and are operated for scientific, educational, service, charitable, or similar public-interest purposes. Eligible organizations must be legally established and located within a U.S. state as defined by program rules, and they must be incorporated by December 31 of the year in which the application period occurs. The program explicitly excludes private businesses, federal agencies, public bodies, and individuals. Beyond basic nonprofit status, applicants must demonstrate proven ability and relevant experience similar to the work proposed, along with the legal authority and actual capacity to deliver technical assistance and training on a regional basis. Capacity can be shown through in-house staff resources, support from an affiliate or member organization that commits in writing to provide assistance, or through contracting, with the important limitation that no more than 49 percent of the grant can be subcontracted to a nonaffiliated organization.
The program also draws clear boundaries around what it will not fund. Grant funds cannot be used to recruit applications, duplicate services that are already being provided (such as work typically performed by consultants developing a project), or support political activities. The funding cannot be used for capital assets, real estate, or vehicle purchases, nor for office renovations or improvements, repairs to privately owned property, construction, or operations and maintenance (O&M) costs. Costs incurred before the effective date of an awarded grant are also unallowable. In practical terms, this means the grant is designed to pay for delivering expertise, guidance, and training, not for building infrastructure or covering routine utility operating expenses.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Anita OBrien, Loan Specialist, at 202-690-3789, and additional program information was referenced through the USDA Rural Development TAT program website.
FAQs: USDA Rural Development TAT Grant Program FY15 (TATFY15)
What is the TAT Grant Program FY15 (TATFY15)?
The TAT Grant Program FY15 is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered through USDA Rural Development Utilities Programs under CFDA 10.761 (Technical Assistance and Training Grants). It funds qualified nonprofit organizations to deliver free technical assistance and training to rural communities and rural water and wastewater systems.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to strengthen rural water and wastewater systems by supporting capacity-building assistance and training. The focus is on helping rural communities solve practical system problems, improve operations, and navigate the financing process for USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) water and waste disposal loans and grants.
Does this program pay for construction, equipment, or infrastructure upgrades?
No. The program is not intended to pay for construction or equipment. It is designed to fund technical assistance and training services, not capital projects.
Who actually receives the grant funds?
Grant funds are awarded to eligible private nonprofit organizations. Those nonprofit grantees then provide no-cost technical assistance and training to rural communities and rural water/wastewater associations that need support.
What types of issues can technical assistance and training cover?
The funding is intended to cover expenses directly tied to providing technical assistance and/or training on rural water system challenges such as source development, storage, treatment, and distribution. It can also address wastewater and solid waste disposal issues related to collection, treatment, and disposal.
Is there a special emphasis on helping communities apply for USDA RUS financing?
Yes. A major emphasis is supporting applicants that have already filed a preapplication with RUS. The grant supports helping them prepare stronger and more complete water and/or waste disposal loan and grant applications submitted through state-level USDA offices.
Can this grant fund training that improves day-to-day operations of existing systems?
Yes. The program supports training to improve management, operation, and maintenance practices for existing water and wastewater facilities, with the broader goal of improving reliability, compliance, and long-term sustainability.
How much funding was expected to be available under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipated an estimated total funding amount of $17,000,000.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated roughly 15 awards.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching.
When did the FY15 application window open and close?
The application window opened October 1, 2014 and closed December 31, 2014. The archive date listed was January 30, 2015.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to private nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized tax-exempt status that are operated for scientific, educational, service, charitable, or similar public-interest purposes.
Do eligible nonprofits need to be located in a specific place?
Yes. Eligible organizations must be legally established and located within a U.S. state as defined by the program rules.
Is there an incorporation timing requirement for applicant organizations?
Yes. Applicant organizations must be incorporated by December 31 of the year in which the application period occurs.
Who is not eligible to apply?
The program explicitly excludes private businesses, federal agencies, public bodies, and individuals.
What experience or qualifications must an applicant nonprofit demonstrate?
Applicants must demonstrate proven ability and relevant experience similar to the work proposed, along with the legal authority and actual capacity to deliver technical assistance and training on a regional basis.
How can an organization show it has the capacity to deliver regional technical assistance and training?
Capacity can be demonstrated through in-house staff resources, through support from an affiliate or member organization that commits in writing to provide assistance, or through contracting arrangements.
Is subcontracting allowed, and is there a limit?
Subcontracting can be used to support delivery, but no more than 49 percent of the grant can be subcontracted to a nonaffiliated organization.
Can grant funds be used to recruit applications?
No. Grant funds cannot be used to recruit applications.
Can the grant pay for services that duplicate what is already being provided?
No. Grant funds cannot be used to duplicate services that are already being provided, including work typically performed by consultants developing a project.
Are political activities allowed with grant funds?
No. The program does not allow grant funds to support political activities.
Can the grant be used to buy capital assets, real estate, or vehicles?
No. Grant funds cannot be used for capital assets, real estate, or vehicle purchases.
Can the grant pay for office renovations or improvements?
No. Office renovations or improvements are not allowable uses of grant funds under this opportunity.
Can the grant be used to repair privately owned property?
No. Repairs to privately owned property are not allowable.
Can the grant be used for construction?
No. Construction is not an allowable expense under this grant.
Can the grant cover operations and maintenance (O&M) costs for a utility?
No. Operations and maintenance (O&M) costs are not allowable under this program.
Are costs incurred before the grant effective date allowable?
No. Costs incurred before the effective date of an awarded grant are unallowable.
What is the overall design or model of the program?
It is a capacity-building model: federal funds flow to eligible nonprofit technical assistance providers, and those providers deliver no-cost assistance and training to rural systems that need help improving performance and completing USDA RUS financing applications.
Where was this program administered within USDA?
It was run through USDA Rural Development Utilities Programs as part of the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) context for water and waste disposal support.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is TATFY15.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 10.761, Technical Assistance and Training Grants.
Who was the point of contact listed for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Anita OBrien, Loan Specialist, at 202-690-3789.
Was any additional information source referenced?
Yes. Additional program information was referenced through the USDA Rural Development TAT program website.
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