The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $49 million in funding through its Rural, Small and Tribal Clean Water Technical Assistance Grant Program to help underserved communities address wastewater infrastructure challenges. This funding will support technical assistance providers working with hundreds of rural, small, and tribal communities to improve Clean Water Act compliance and upgrade essential infrastructure—part of EPA’s broader Powering the Great American Comeback initiative to ensure all Americans have access to clean air, land, and water.
Among the grant recipients is the National Rural Water Association (NRWA), a leading organization in supporting small and rural water systems. “NRWA is grateful that EPA has continued making these vital technical assistance awards,” said NRWA CEO Matt Holmes. “Funding for hands-on assistance programs is essential for addressing the significant water and wastewater challenges faced by the small and rural communities across our nation. We are honored by the EPA's confidence in our ability to deliver effective training and technical assistance, assist in navigating complex funding landscapes, and support the implementation of reliable infrastructure solutions where they are needed most.”