Unlock $40M for Rural Infrastructure & Workforce Growth
Summary
Rural businesses can now apply for a portion of $40 million in grants to improve water/wastewater infrastructure or boost workforce development. This is a second chance to secure funding for vital rural projects.
Eligibility
Full Description
The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is accepting applications for an additional application window for the Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program (TAT). For FY 2018, RUS received a budget appropriation of $40 million for the TAT Program. In response to the application filing period of October 1, 2017, to December 31, 2017, as outlined in 7 CFR 1775, Subpart B, § 1775.10 (a), the Agency received 28 applications that will not use up all of the appropriation. This Notice will make available the remaining funds under the TAT Program, for either a national water and wastewater infrastructure application assistance and project development program or a national apprenticeship/workforce development program.