Opportunity Information: Apply for TAT FY12
Apply for TAT FY12
- 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 "Technical Assistance and Training Grant" 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 Oct 5, 2011 and posted on Oct 5, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 31, 2011. (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 10 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 Technical Assistance and Training (TAT) Grant is a discretionary federal grant program run through the USDA Rural Utilities Service (Utilities Programs) that funds free technical assistance and training for rural communities dealing with drinking water and wastewater challenges. Rather than paying for construction or equipment, the program is designed to strengthen the planning, application, and operational capacity of small and rural water and waste disposal systems by supporting nonprofit organizations that can deliver hands-on help and practical training across a region.
Grant funds can be used to cover the costs of providing technical assistance and training that helps communities identify and evaluate solutions to water supply and distribution issues (such as source, storage, treatment, and distribution) and wastewater issues (such as collection, treatment, and disposal). A major focus is helping communities that have already filed a preapplication with RUS move forward by preparing stronger water and waste disposal loan and grant applications for submission through state-level offices. The funding can also support training intended to improve the day-to-day management, operation, and maintenance of existing water and wastewater facilities, which is often where rural systems struggle due to limited staffing, aging infrastructure, and regulatory complexity.
The program places clear limits on what it will not pay for. Funds cannot be used to recruit or solicit applications, to duplicate services that are already being provided (for example, work typically performed by an engineering consultant developing a project), or to support political activity. The grant also cannot be used for capital expenses or assets, including purchasing real estate or vehicles, and it cannot be used to renovate or improve office space or to repair and maintain privately owned property. Construction costs and ongoing operation and maintenance costs are not eligible, and costs incurred before the grant effective date are not allowable.
Eligible applicants are limited to private nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized tax-exempt status. The nonprofit must be legally established and located within a U.S. state as defined by program rules, and it must be incorporated by December 31 of the year in which the application period occurs. Private businesses, federal agencies, public bodies, and individuals are explicitly ineligible. Beyond basic eligibility, the applicant must be able to demonstrate proven ability and relevant experience delivering similar technical assistance or training and must have the legal authority and real capacity to provide services on a regional basis. Capacity can be demonstrated through in-house staff resources, through a committed affiliate/member organization that agrees in writing to provide the assistance, or by contracting with a nonaffiliated organization, as long as no more than 49 percent of the grant is subcontracted.
For the referenced funding cycle (Funding Opportunity Number: TAT FY12; CFDA 10.761), the opportunity anticipated around 10 awards and an estimated total funding level of $17,000,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted October 5, 2011, with an original and final closing date of December 31, 2011, and it was later archived January 30, 2012. A listed point of contact for assistance was Anita OBrien, Loan Specialist, at 202-690-3789.
Technical Assistance and Training (TAT) Grant (USDA Rural Utilities Service) - FAQs
What is the Technical Assistance and Training (TAT) Grant?
The Technical Assistance and Training (TAT) Grant is a discretionary federal grant program administered through the USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS), Utilities Programs. It funds free technical assistance and training that helps rural communities address drinking water and wastewater challenges.
What does this grant pay for?
The grant supports the costs of providing technical assistance and training to rural communities and small water/waste disposal systems. Activities can include hands-on help and practical training that strengthen planning, application readiness, and operational capacity.
Does the TAT Grant fund construction, equipment, or capital projects?
No. This program is not intended to pay for construction or equipment. Capital expenses and assets are not eligible under this grant.
What types of water system issues can technical assistance cover?
Grant-funded assistance can help communities identify and evaluate solutions to drinking water supply and distribution issues, including source, storage, treatment, and distribution.
What types of wastewater issues can technical assistance cover?
Grant-funded assistance can help communities identify and evaluate solutions to wastewater issues, including collection, treatment, and disposal.
Is there a focus on helping communities that already started the RUS process?
Yes. A major focus is helping communities that have already filed a preapplication with RUS move forward by preparing stronger Water and Waste Disposal loan and grant applications for submission through state-level offices.
Can the grant support training for day-to-day system operations?
Yes. The funding can support training intended to improve the management, operation, and maintenance of existing water and wastewater facilities, particularly where rural systems face limited staffing, aging infrastructure, and regulatory complexity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Only private nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized tax-exempt status are eligible to apply.
Are local governments, utilities, or individuals eligible to apply?
No. Private businesses, federal agencies, public bodies, and individuals are explicitly ineligible based on the opportunity description provided.
Does the nonprofit have to be located in a specific place?
Yes. The nonprofit must be legally established and located within a U.S. state as defined by the program rules.
Is there an incorporation deadline for applicant nonprofits?
Yes. The nonprofit must be incorporated by December 31 of the year in which the application period occurs.
What experience or qualifications does an applicant need?
Beyond basic eligibility, the applicant must demonstrate proven ability and relevant experience delivering similar technical assistance or training, and must have the legal authority and real capacity to provide services on a regional basis.
How can an applicant show it has the capacity to provide services?
Capacity can be demonstrated through in-house staff resources, through a committed affiliate/member organization that agrees in writing to provide the assistance, or by contracting with a nonaffiliated organization (subject to subcontracting limits).
Is subcontracting allowed?
Yes, subcontracting is allowed, but no more than 49 percent of the grant can be subcontracted.
Can grant funds be used to recruit or solicit applications?
No. Funds cannot be used to recruit or solicit applications.
Can the grant pay for services that duplicate what others already provide?
No. Funds cannot be used to duplicate services that are already being provided. The opportunity description specifically notes this includes work typically performed by an engineering consultant developing a project.
Can the grant be used for political activity?
No. Grant funds cannot be used to support political activity.
Can the grant pay for real estate, vehicles, or other assets?
No. The grant cannot be used for capital expenses or assets, including purchasing real estate or vehicles.
Can the grant pay to renovate or improve office space?
No. Renovating or improving office space is not an eligible use of funds.
Can the grant pay to repair or maintain privately owned property?
No. The grant cannot be used to repair and maintain privately owned property.
Are construction costs eligible under this grant?
No. Construction costs are not eligible.
Are ongoing operation and maintenance costs eligible?
No. Ongoing operation and maintenance costs are not eligible.
Can the grant reimburse costs incurred before the grant effective date?
No. Costs incurred before the grant effective date are not allowable.
How many awards were anticipated for the referenced funding cycle?
For the referenced funding cycle, the opportunity anticipated around 10 awards.
What was the estimated total funding level for the referenced funding cycle?
The estimated total funding level listed for the referenced cycle was $17,000,000.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number?
The referenced funding cycle lists Funding Opportunity Number TAT FY12 and CFDA 10.761.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on October 5, 2011. The original closing date and the final closing date were both December 31, 2011.
Was this opportunity archived?
Yes. The listing notes it was archived on January 30, 2012.
Who was the listed point of contact for assistance?
The listed point of contact was Anita OBrien, Loan Specialist, at 202-690-3789.
Who ultimately receives the benefit of the TAT Grant-funded work?
Grant funds go to eligible nonprofit organizations, which then provide free technical assistance and training to rural communities and small/rural water and waste disposal systems that need help addressing drinking water and wastewater challenges.
Is the program intended to provide services across a broad area?
Yes. The program supports nonprofits that can deliver hands-on help and practical training across a region, and applicants must show capacity to provide services on a regional basis.
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