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Part 1774 Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households (SEARCH) (Assistance Listing 10.759)

To make predevelopment planning grants for feasibility studies, design assistance, and technical assistance to financially distressed communities in rural areas with populations of 2,500 or fewer inhabitants for water and waste disposal projects.

Grant (non-repayable) Check the official page for current intake dates

Funder

Rural Utilities Service (listed as Agriculture, Department Of / Rural Utilities Service)
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Amount

$15,000 to $149,520. Average is $39,140.

Where

United States (federal)

Eligibility

Open to businesses, self-employed people, nonprofits and state, provincial, local or tribal governments. Federal assistance program (Grant); individual funding notices set the dates.

Sectors

Community development, Nonprofits and charities, Rural and northern

Deadline

Varies: check the official page for current dates

Source

SAM.gov Assistance Listings (10.759)

Last checked

2 November 2026

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From official open data: listed in the official SAM.gov Assistance Listings on 2026-11-02. The summary is from the official listing; the eligibility line is our plain-language reading of its eligibility codes. Confirm details on the official page.

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