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Water and Waste Facility Loans and Grants to Alleviate Health Risks on Tribal Lands in Washington

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What does this program do?

This program helps get safe, reliable drinking water and waste disposal services to low-income communities that face significant health risks.

Who can apply?

  • Federally-recognized Tribes
  • State and local governments that serve eligible areas
  • Nonprofit organizations that serve eligible areas

What is an eligible area?

  • Federally-recognized Tribal lands
  • Rural areas and towns with populations of 10,000 or fewer

Residents in the area served must face significant health risks resulting from lack of access to – or use of – adequate, affordable water or waste disposal services. Eligible entities must serve customer bases comprised of at least 50 percent Tribal members. Eligible areas also must meet per capita income and unemployment rate requirements. You can contact your local USDA Rural Development office.

How can funds be used?

Funds can be used to build basic drinking water and waste disposal systems, including systems to handle storm-water drainage.

Are matching funds required?

Usually, yes. Partnerships with other federal, state, or local entities are encouraged. However, under some circumstances — and when funding is available — a 100 percent grant is possible.

How do we get started?

Applications are accepted year-round in your local USDA Rural Development office.

Who can answer questions?

  • You can contact your local USDA Rural Development office for help.
  • Participating nonprofits also offer assistance and training. Ask your local RD office if any such organizations exist in your area.

What governs this program?

Washington State Office 
1835 Black Lake Boulevard SW, Suite B
Olympia, WA 98512-5715
(360) 704-7769

Community Programs Director
Koni Reynolds 360-704-7737
Fax (855) 847-5488
Koni.reynolds@usda.gov

Environmental Specialist
Tami Champagne
360-704-7761
Tamara.Champagne@usda.gov

State Engineer
Betsy Dillin
360-704-7739
Elisabeth.Dillin@usda.gov

Southwest Area - Olympia 

Northwest Area - Mount Vernon

Northeast Area - Wenatchee

Southeast Area - Yakima

  • Princess.Gay@usda.gov - Counties covered:  Adams, Asotin, Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Garfield, Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, Walla Walla, Whitman, and Yakima.