EPA-OW-OGWDW-24-01: Training and Technical Assistance to Improve Water Quality and Enable Small Public Water Systems to Provide Safe Drinking Water
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Environmental Protection Agency notices from 2023.
Environmental Protection Agency offered grants of up to $13.0 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 7 awards worth $30.7 million in total. Applications closed on February 2, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed December 4, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$13.0 million
- Total funding$30.7 million
- Expected awards7
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA-OW-OGWDW-26-01 | April 13, 2026 | Closed May 13, 2026 | Closed |
| EPA-OW-OGWDW-24-04 | September 25, 2024 | Closed November 25, 2024 | Closed |
| EPA-OW-OGWDW-22-02 | December 12, 2022 | Closed January 31, 2023 | Closed |
| EPA-OW-OGWDW-21-03 | October 15, 2021 | Closed December 14, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | December 4, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 2, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 3, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
See Section III of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the money in the 2 programs behind this notice (83% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The EPA provides technical assistance (TA) to help communities identify water infrastructure needs, plan for capital improvements, maintain regulatory compliance, improve resiliency, build capacity, and apply for the range of eligible projects under various grant programs. TA is provided through direct interactions with water utilities and communities. Through this grant program, the EPA seeks to support communities at the drinking water system level, including operational, environmental, and financial resource challenges they face. The funds included in this opportunity will ensure that vital services are provided and reach the drinking water systems in communities that need them most. Funding will be provided to assist small drinking water systems, small publicly-owned wastewater systems, and onsite/decentralized wastewater systems and private well owners.
Who has won Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Training Grants - Section 1442 of the Safe Drinking Water Act grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Training Grants - Section 1442 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (66.424) awarded $119 million across 29 grant awards, an average of $4.1 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Community Assistance Partnership Incorporated | District of Columbia | 8 | $57.8 million |
| National Rural Water Association | Oklahoma | 6 | $39.8 million |
| University of New Mexico | New Mexico | 3 | $14.8 million |
| Association of State Drinking Water Administrators | Virginia | 2 | $3.3 million |
| Ground Water Protection Council | Oklahoma | 2 | $2.7 million |
Who has won Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Training Grants and Cooperative Agreements - Section 104(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Training Grants and Cooperative Agreements - Section 104(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act (66.436) awarded $29.3 million across 74 grant awards, an average of $396,316 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Community Assistance Partnership Incorporated | District of Columbia | 6 | $12.0 million |
| University of New Mexico | New Mexico | 2 | $2.3 million |
| The Association of State Wetland Managers Inc. | Maine | 4 | $1.9 million |
| Association of Clean Water Administrators | District of Columbia | 2 | $1.8 million |
| The Environmental Law Institute | District of Columbia | 4 | $1.3 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is EPA-OW-OGWDW-24-01 still open?
No. It closed on February 2, 2024.
Who can apply for Training and Technical Assistance to Improve Water Quality and Enable Small Public Water Systems to Provide Safe Drinking Water?
Environmental Protection Agency accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Training and Technical Assistance to Improve Water Quality and Enable Small Public Water Systems to Provide Safe Drinking Water?
Closed February 2, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $13.0 million each. About $30.7 million in total across about 7 awards.
Who has won Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Training Grants - Section 1442 of the Safe Drinking Water Act grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Rural Community Assistance Partnership Incorporated, National Rural Water Association, University of New Mexico. The program made 29 awards worth $119 million in that time.
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