Water and Environmental Programs (WEP)

Water and Environmental Programs provides loans, grants, and loan guarantees for drinking water, sanitary sewer, solid waste and storm drainage facilities in rural areas, cities and towns with populations of 10,000 or less.

Public bodies, non-profit organizations and recognized Indian tribes may qualify for assistance. WEP also makes grants to nonprofit organizations to provide technical assistance with their water, wastewater, and solid waste problems.

Community Facilities

This program offers direct and guaranteed loans and grants to finance and facilitate the development of over 80 different types of essential community facilities serving rural areas. These facilities include, but are not limited to: hospitals; nursing homes; health clinics; police, fire or rescue facilities, equipment or vehicles; libraries; and municipal or county buildings.

Special emphasis is given to projects that involve first responders, public safety and health care.