SEARCH - Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households Grant

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Most state and local governmental entities, nonprofits and federally recognized Tribes serving financially distressed rural areas with populations of 2,500 or fewer. The service area must have median household income below the poverty line or less than 80% of the statewide nonmetropolitan median household income, using the latest Census data. Planning costs must relate to a proposed project that builds, enlarges, extends or improves rural water, wastewater, solid waste or stormwater disposal facilities. State-specific requirements may apply; consult the local Rural Development office.