# Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Training Grants - Section 1442 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (66.424)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/66-424-surveys-studies-investigations-demonstrations-and-training/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated October 31, 2026.

Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Training Grants - Section 1442 of the Safe Drinking Water Act is run by Environmental Protection Agency. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $119 million in 29 grants, about $4.1 million per award.

## Objectives

To support developing, expanding, planning, implementing, and improving environmental training associated with source water and drinking water. To develop and expand capabilities of programs to carry out the purposes of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Funding priorities continue to include providing assistance for the following training activities: (1) training personnel who manage or operate public water systems; (2) training personnel for occupations involving the public health aspects of providing safe drinking water; (3) training to develop and expand the capabilities of states and municipalities to carry out the SDWA; and (4) expanding, planning, implementing, and improving training to enable small public water systems to meet the requirements of SDWA.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $17.1 million | 6 |
| 2022 | $23.8 million | 12 |
| 2023 | $23.3 million | 6 |
| 2024 | $26.7 million | 4 |
| 2025 | $28.1 million | 4 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rural Community Assistance Partnership Incorporated | District of Columbia | $57.8 million |
| National Rural Water Association | Oklahoma | $39.8 million |
| University of New Mexico | New Mexico | $14.8 million |
| Association of State Drinking Water Administrators | Virginia | $3.3 million |
| Ground Water Protection Council | Oklahoma | $2.7 million |
| Northwest Indian College | Washington | $250,000 |
| City of Fall River | Massachusetts | $100,000 |
| City of New Britain | Connecticut | $100,000 |
| Clean Water Fund | District of Columbia | $99,659 |
| North American Development Bank | Texas | $75,000 |
| New London, City of | Connecticut | $70,341 |
| Pueblo Unido CDC | California | $40,000 |
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi | $25,000 |