Calendar Year 2022 Disaster Water Grants
Grants are available for communities with water infrastructure damage from 2022 Presidentially Declared Disasters to repair systems and improve resilience.
Funder: Rural Utilities Service
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications accepted until funds are exhausted)
Funding Amounts: At least $247,250,000 available; award size varies by project need; no cost-sharing required.
Summary: Supports repairs and resilience improvements to water infrastructure in rural communities impacted by 2022 Presidentially Declared Disasters.
Key Information: Eligible only for systems damaged by 2022 Presidentially Declared Disasters; rural areas with populations ≤35,000.
Description
This program provides grant funding to help rural communities repair and improve water infrastructure systems that were damaged by Presidentially Declared Disasters occurring between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022. The grants are intended not only for damage repairs but also to enhance system capacity and resilience, reducing long-term risks from future disasters. Eligible projects include drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste infrastructure.
