Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program in Montana

USDA: Rural Development (RD)

Deadline: Rolling

Grant amount: Unspecified amount

Funding uses: Project / Program, Capital Project

Location of project: Montana

Location of residency: Montana

Overview:

What does this program do?

This program provides funding for clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage disposal, sanitary solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage to households and businesses in eligible rural areas.

How may the funds be used?

Funds may be used to finance the acquisition, construction or improvement of:

• Drinking water sourcing, treatment, storage and distribution
• Sewer collection, transmission, treatment and disposal
• Solid waste collection, disposal and closure
• Storm water collection, transmission and disposal

In some cases, funding may also be available for related activities such as:

• Legal and engineering fees
• Land acquisition, water and land rights, permits and equipment
• Start-up operations and maintenance
• Interest incurred during construction
• Purchase of facilities to improve service or prevent loss of service
• Other costs determined to be necessary for completion of the project
• See 7 CFR Part 1780.7 and 1780.9 for a complete list

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.

Eligibility:

• Who may apply?
• This program assists qualified applicants who are not otherwise able to obtain commercial credit on reasonable terms. Eligible applicants include:
• Most state and local governmental entities
• Private nonprofits
• Federally-recognized tribes
• What is an eligible area?
• Areas that may be served include:
• Rural areas and towns with populations of 10,000 or less -- check eligible addresses
• Tribal lands in rural areas
• Colonias