U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Technical Assistance and Training (TAT) Grant Program

Program Description

The purpose of this program is to provide support for organizations to provide technical assistance and training to identify and evaluate solutions to rural water and waste problems, help communities prepare applications for water and waste disposal loans and grants, assist with improving the operation, maintenance and sustainability of water and waste facilities in eligible rural areas, and address contamination of drinking and surface water supplies by, to include but not be limited to, lead or emerging contaminants, such as Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and lead remediation.