Opportunity Information: Apply for TATFY22
The Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number TATFY22, CFDA 10.761) is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service (USDA RUS). It is designed to support organizations that can deliver hands-on technical assistance and training to help rural and small communities address drinking water and waste disposal challenges. Rather than paying for construction or equipment, the program is focused on strengthening the planning, management, and operational capacity of water and wastewater systems so communities can better identify problems, evaluate solutions, and prepare for longer-term infrastructure financing through RUS programs.
Grant funds can be used to cover costs tied directly to providing technical assistance and/or training in several core areas. On the drinking water side, assistance may include helping systems identify and evaluate solutions related to water source issues, storage needs, treatment approaches, or distribution system problems. On the wastewater and solid waste side, assistance may address collection, treatment, and disposal challenges, including evaluating practical approaches that fit a community's technical and financial reality. A major emphasis is also placed on helping applicants that have already filed a pre-application with RUS by supporting them in preparing complete water and/or waste loan and/or grant applications. In addition, the program supports training and technical guidance for water and wastewater system personnel aimed at improving day-to-day management, operations, and maintenance, which can strengthen compliance, reliability, and long-term sustainability of these public service systems.
The announcement also draws clear boundaries around what the grant will not pay for. Funds cannot be used to duplicate services that are already being provided, such as work performed by an association's existing consultant for project development. The grant cannot support political or lobbying activities. It also cannot be used to purchase capital assets or real property, including buying real estate or vehicles. Office improvements are not allowable, meaning grantees cannot use funds to improve or renovate office space, nor can they use the grant to repair or maintain privately owned property. Most importantly, the program does not fund the construction, improvement, rehabilitation, modification, or the ongoing operation and maintenance of water, wastewater, or solid waste disposal facilities themselves. Costs incurred before the grant's effective date are also not eligible for reimbursement, reinforcing that expenditures must occur within the approved grant period and scope.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was created on October 7, 2021, with an original closing date of December 31, 2021. The listing indicates an expectation of about 35 awards, and the award ceiling is shown as 0, which typically signals that award sizes may vary or are determined by program priorities and available appropriations rather than a single published maximum. The eligible applicant category is listed broadly as "Others" with further clarification referenced in the full eligibility section of the notice. The program point of contact provided is Lorrie Davis at lorrie.davis@usda.gov, indicating where applicants could direct technical questions about eligibility or application requirements.
Overall, this grant opportunity is best understood as capacity-building support for rural water and waste systems: it pays for expertise, training, and application-development help that enables communities to solve technical problems, operate systems more effectively, and successfully pursue RUS financing for infrastructure projects, while explicitly avoiding funding for physical construction, major purchases, or duplicative consulting work.Apply for TATFY22
- The Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service in the community development, environment, opportunity zone benefits sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.761.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 07, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 31, 2021 Lorrie Davis lorrie.davis@usda.gov. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 35 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program (TATFY22, CFDA 10.761) - FAQs
What is the Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program (TATFY22, CFDA 10.761)?
It is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service (USDA RUS). The program supports organizations that provide hands-on technical assistance and training to help rural and small communities address drinking water and waste disposal challenges.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The grant is designed to build the planning, management, and operational capacity of water and wastewater systems. It focuses on helping communities identify problems, evaluate solutions, and prepare for longer-term infrastructure financing through USDA RUS programs rather than funding construction or equipment.
Does this grant pay for construction, facility upgrades, or equipment purchases?
No. The program explicitly does not fund the construction, improvement, rehabilitation, or modification of drinking water, wastewater, or solid waste disposal facilities. It also does not fund capital assets or real property purchases (including real estate or vehicles).
What types of activities can grant funds be used for?
Funds can cover costs directly tied to delivering technical assistance and/or training in core areas, including drinking water and wastewater/solid waste challenges, and support for preparing USDA RUS loan and/or grant applications (especially for communities with an RUS pre-application already filed).
What kinds of drinking water assistance are allowed?
Allowable assistance includes helping water systems identify and evaluate solutions related to water source issues, storage needs, treatment approaches, and distribution system problems.
What kinds of wastewater and solid waste assistance are allowed?
Allowable assistance includes helping communities address collection, treatment, and disposal challenges, including evaluating practical approaches that fit a community's technical and financial reality.
Is support available for communities that have already filed a USDA RUS pre-application?
Yes. A major emphasis of the program is supporting applicants that have already filed a pre-application with RUS by helping them prepare complete water and/or waste loan and/or grant applications.
Can this grant fund training for system staff?
Yes. The program supports training and technical guidance for water and wastewater system personnel to improve day-to-day management, operations, and maintenance, which can strengthen compliance, reliability, and long-term sustainability.
Can funds be used to pay for ongoing operation and maintenance of water or wastewater facilities?
No. The program does not fund the ongoing operation and maintenance of drinking water, wastewater, or solid waste disposal facilities.
Can grant funds be used to duplicate services that are already being provided?
No. Funds cannot be used to duplicate services already being provided, such as work performed by an association's existing consultant for project development.
Are political or lobbying activities allowed under this grant?
No. The grant cannot support political or lobbying activities.
Can funds be used to buy real estate, vehicles, or other capital assets?
No. The program cannot be used to purchase capital assets or real property, including buying real estate or vehicles.
Can grant funds be used for office improvements or renovations?
No. Office improvements are not allowable. Grantees cannot use funds to improve or renovate office space.
Can grant funds be used to repair or maintain privately owned property?
No. The grant cannot be used to repair or maintain privately owned property.
Are costs incurred before the grant effective date eligible?
No. Costs incurred before the grant's effective date are not eligible for reimbursement. Expenses must occur within the approved grant period and scope.
Who is the funding agency?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service (USDA RUS).
How many awards are expected?
The listing indicates an expectation of about 35 awards.
Is there a maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is shown as 0, which typically indicates that award sizes may vary or are determined by program priorities and available appropriations rather than a single published maximum.
When was this opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on October 7, 2021, with an original closing date of December 31, 2021.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category is listed broadly as "Others," with further clarification referenced in the full eligibility section of the notice.
Who is the point of contact for questions?
The program point of contact provided is Lorrie Davis at lorrie.davis@usda.gov.
In plain terms, what does this grant actually fund?
It funds expertise and capacity-building: hands-on technical assistance, training, and application-development help so rural and small communities can better plan, manage, and operate water and waste systems and successfully pursue USDA RUS financing for infrastructure projects.
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