Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program in Michigan

The Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program provides funding for clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage disposal, sanitary solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage to households and businesses in eligible rural areas of Michigan. The goal of the program is to develop and rehabilitate vital water and waste infrastructure to protect public health and the environment while fostering economic growth in rural communities.

Eligible entities include state and local government entities, federally recognized Native American tribes, and non-profit corporations. To qualify, projects must serve rural areas or towns with a population of 10,000 or fewer. In addition, applicants must demonstrate that they cannot obtain commercial credit at reasonable terms and must have the legal authority to borrow funds, pledge security, and operate and maintain the proposed facility.

Funds may be utilized for drinking water sourcing, treatment, storage, and distribution; sanitary sewer collection, treatment, and disposal; solid waste collection, disposal, and transfer; and storm water collection and drainage. Allowable costs include construction, acquisition of land and water rights, equipment, and associated legal, environmental, and engineering fees.

Applications are accepted continuously year-round. Applicants can apply online through USDA Rural Development's RD Apply application system or by consulting with the USDA Rural Development Michigan State Office.