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?
- 7 CFR 1777, Water and Waste Facility Loans and Grants to Alleviate Health Risks.
- Public Law 113-79: Agricultural Act of 2014
Indiana State Office
5975 Lakeside Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN 46278
Craig McGowan
Community Programs Director
craig.mcgowan@usda.gov
(812) 817-3443
Neal Eickholtz
State Engineer
richard.eickholtz@usda.gov
(317) 295-5787
Brandon Miller
State Environmental Coordinator
brandon.miller2@usda.gov
(317) 295-5776
Nicole Robinson
State CP Specialist
nicole.robinson2@usda.gov
(317) 295-5794
Kat Shearer
CP Field Technician
kathryn.shearer@usda.gov
(812) 817-3454
Vacant
State CP Technician
@usda.gov
(317) 295-xxxx
Indiana Field Offices
Northwest Field Area
Vacant
CP Specialist
(812) 817-3443
1410 South Heaton Street
Knox, IN 46534
Benton, Carroll, Cass, Fulton, Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Marshall, Newton, Porter, Pulaski, St. Joseph, Starke, Warren and White counties.
West Central Field Area
John Magee
CP Specialist
john.magee@usda.gov
(765) 362-0405 Ext. 115
2032 Lebanon Road
Crawfordsville, IN 47304
Boone, Clay, Clinton, Fountain, Hendricks, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Tippecanoe, Vermillion, and Vigo counties.
Southwest Field Area
Cynthia Ferguson
CP Specialist
cynthia.ferguson@usda.gov
(812) 792-5020
1484 Executive Boulevard
Jasper, IN 47546
Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Greene, Knox, Lawrence, Martin, Orange, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, Warrick counties.
Northeast Field Area
Alex Nolt
CP Specialist
alexandra.nolt@usda.gov
(260) 244-6266 x 120
788 W. Connexion Way, Suite E
Columbia City, IN 46725
Adams, Allen, Blackford, DeKalb, Elkhart, Grant, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Miami, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, Whitley counties.
East Central Field Office
Ric Frataccia
CP Specialist
enrico.frataccia@usda.gov
(317) 295-5788
5975 Lakeside Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN 46278
Delaware, Fayette, Hamilton, Hancock, Henry, Howard, Jay, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Randolph, Rush, Shelby, Tipton, Union, Wayne counties.
Southeast Field Area
Charlene Bridgewater
CP Specialist
charlene.hale@usda.gov
(812) 953-4147
2600 Highway 7 North
North Vernon, IN 47265
Bartholomew, Brown, Clark, Dearborn, Decatur, Floyd, Franklin, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Ohio, Ripley, Scott, Switzerland, Washington counties.