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.
Training and Technical Assistance to Improve Water Quality and Enable Small Public Water Systems to Provide Safe Drinking Water
Environmental Protection Agency · Opportunity number EPA-OW-OGWDW-26-01
Details summarized from the official notice as of May 14, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | EPA-OW-OGWDW-26-01 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 66.424 |
| Posted | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Deadline | May 13, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $13,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 5 |
| Estimated total program funding | $30,700,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | Yes |
| Funding type | Cooperative agreement |
| Category | Environment |
| Last updated here | May 14, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
See Section 2 of the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.
Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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