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Training and Technical Assistance to Improve Water Quality and Enable Small Public Water Systems to Provide Safe Drinking Water

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency

Assistance Listings: 66.424 -- Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Training Grants - Section 1442 of the Safe Drinking Water Act

Last Updated: April 13, 2026

The Training and Technical Assistance grant program supports small public water systems (PWS) in operations and maintenance to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). It helps states and water systems build technical, managerial, and financial (TMF) capabilities, which are required for loan assistance from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. Strong TMF capabilities are crucial for PWSs to reliably deliver safe drinking water and comply with regulations. The program also aids small publicly-owned and decentralized wastewater systems in improving operations and public health. Additionally, it offers technical assistance to private well owners. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and educational institutions, which provide direct training and support to these water systems and well owners.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

See Section 2 of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.

Grantor contact information

Description

Technical Contact: Brianna Knoppow, SmallSystemsRFA@EPA.gov Eligibility Contact: Brianna Knoppow, SmallSystemsRFA@EPA.gov Electronic Submissions Contact: Grants.gov: support@grants.gov; 1-800-518-4726

Email

SmallSystemsRFA@EPA.gov

SmallSystemsRFA@EPA.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
EPA-OW-OGWDW-26-01_-_Final.pdf
Full Announcement
Apr 13, 2026 02:07 PM UTC

Link to additional information

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Closing: May 13, 2026

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$30,700,000

Program Funding

5

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$13,000,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

EPA-OW-OGWDW-26-01

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Yes

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Environment

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Posted date:

April 13, 2026

Archive date:

June 12, 2026

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