Grants for Public Water Lines
Several programs are available that provide grants to finance the construction, renovation or replacement of public water lines in rural and urban areas across the United States. Grants are used to purchase supplies and equipment as well as acquire buildings, structures and other properties. Funds also support land and site improvements and excavation projects. Grants may not cover all of the project costs, and recipients must finance the outstanding amounts with outside funds.
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Appalachian Area Development Grants
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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) sponsors grants to help remote areas along the Appalachian Mountain range improve its economic development. ARC grants are used to support the construction or improvement of water and sewer facilities as well as site improvements to landfills. Land clearing, grading and excavation projects also are covered by these grants. Nonprofit organizations and state and local government agencies are eligible to apply for ARC Grants. The ARC allows 50 percent of the grant funds to cover project costs but areas considered distressed by the agency can use awards to pay for 80 percent of the expenses.
Community Entitlement Grants
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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sponsors Community Entitlement grants to help cities and counties improve their living and economic conditions. Grants from this program are used to construct or improve water and sewer facilities and other public facilities, streets and neighborhood centers. Funds also are used to demolish old buildings, purchase real properties and rehabilitate residential and nonresidential structures. Grants are awarded for projects in cities and counties with at least 50,000 and 200,000 residents, respectively. Purchasing, constructing or renovating buildings for government use or political activities are not eligible uses for these grants.
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Community Facilities Grant Program
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) sponsors the Community Facilities Grant program, which provides financial assistance to areas with 20,000 residents or less to improve important community facilities. These grants fund projects such as constructing, renovating and expanding community facilities used for health care, public and community services and public safety. Funds also are used to cover operating costs and equipment purchases. Areas with the lowest population sizes and income levels receive higher priority from the grant program. Recipients must cover 25 percent of the projects' costs with other funds, as grants only cover 75 percent.
Public Works and Economic Development
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The Economic Development Administration (EDA) funds grants for financing public works projects and other activities to improve the economic development of areas served by grant recipients. Grants are used to construct or rehabilitate water and sewer systems, industrial roads and business parks and eco-friendly port and skill-training facilities. Funds also are used to improve broadband and telecommunication infrastructures to create, retain and expand business opportunities. Eligible applicants include private or public nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education and state, city and tribal agencies.
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