EPA Grant for Water Quality Training - Up to $13M for Small Public Water Systems
Summary
EPA announces a funding opportunity (EPA-OW-OGWDW-26-01) providing up to $13 million for training and technical assistance to improve water quality and support small public water systems in complying with the Safe Drinking Water Act. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and educational institutions. The application deadline is May 13, 2026.
What changed
EPA has posted a new grant opportunity for training and technical assistance to improve water quality and enable small public water systems to provide safe drinking water. The program supports states and water systems in building technical, managerial, and financial capabilities required for Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan eligibility. Up to $13 million is available per award, with an estimated 5 expected awards totaling $30.7 million in program funding.
Nonprofit organizations and educational institutions may apply to provide direct training and support to small public water systems, small wastewater systems, and private well owners. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement requiring cost sharing or matching. Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by May 13, 2026. Potential applicants should review the full announcement for complete eligibility requirements.
What to do next
- Apply through Grants.gov by May 13, 2026
- Download full announcement PDF for eligibility details
- Contact SmallSystemsRFA@EPA.gov for technical and eligibility questions
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Training and Technical Assistance to Improve Water Quality and Enable Small Public Water Systems to Provide Safe Drinking Water
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Assistance Listings: 66.424 -- Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Training Grants - Section 1442 of the Safe Drinking Water Act
Last Updated: April 13, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
The Training and Technical Assistance grant program supports small public water systems (PWS) in operations and maintenance to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). It helps states and water systems build technical, managerial, and financial (TMF) capabilities, which are required for loan assistance from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. Strong TMF capabilities are crucial for PWSs to reliably deliver safe drinking water and comply with regulations. The program also aids small publicly-owned and decentralized wastewater systems in improving operations and public health. Additionally, it offers technical assistance to private well owners. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and educational institutions, which provide direct training and support to these water systems and well owners.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
See Section 2 of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.
Grantor contact information
Description
Technical Contact:
Brianna Knoppow, SmallSystemsRFA@EPA.gov
Eligibility Contact:
Brianna Knoppow, SmallSystemsRFA@EPA.gov
Electronic Submissions Contact:
Grants.gov: support@grants.gov; 1-800-518-4726
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EPA-OW-OGWDW-26-01-Final.pdf | Full Announcement | Apr 13, 2026 02:07 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: May 13, 2026
Application process
This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates. View on Grants.gov
Award
$30,700,000
Program Funding
5
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$13,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
EPA-OW-OGWDW-26-01
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Environment
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
April 13, 2026
Archive date:
June 12, 2026
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