Funding for USDA's water and wastewater loan and grant program could be eliminated unless you act now! Please, help us!

USDA Funding in Danger: How You Can Help
The U.S. President's proposed budget eliminates all funding for USDA's water and wastewater loan and grant program  - a program vital to the survival of rural water and wastewater systems. It is up to all of us to educate the President and Congress about how important this program is to the economic and social well-being of our rural communities. Read on to learn how you can help.
How You Can Help If You're...
A Utility Currently with a USDA Application in Process

Customize the letter template in the link below to tell your story. Please type your letter on your organization's letterhead and scan and email the letter to

Also, please mail a hard copy to: 
 
P.O. Box 540
Welcome, NC 27374
 
We'll gather a collection of these letters and make sure they get sent to the correct congressional contacts for the largest impact. If you need assistance, please call NCRWA at (336) 731-6963.
 
Thank you for your support!

A Utility That Has Applied For USDA Loan/Grant Money

Customize the letter template in the link below to tell your story. Please type your letter on your organization's letterhead and scan and email the letter to

Also, please mail a hard copy to: 
 
P.O. Box 540
Welcome, NC 27374
 
We'll gather a collection of these letters and make sure they get sent to the correct congressional contacts for the largest impact. If you need assistance, please call NCRWA at (336) 731-6963.
 
Thank you for your support!


An Elected Official, Community Leader, or Citizen without a Current Application or Loan with USDA

Customize the letter template in the link below to tell your story. Please type your letter on your organization's letterhead and scan and email
the letter to

Also, please mail a hard copy to: 
 
P.O. Box 540
Welcome, NC 27374
 
We'll gather a collection of these letters and make sure they get sent to the correct congressional contacts for the largest impact. If you need assistance, please call NCRWA at (336) 731-6963.
 
Thank you for your support!


Read NCRWA's Letter to Congressman David Rouzer
 
As part of North Carolina Rural Water Association's action plan, with help from National Rural Water Association, we have delivered several letters to our congressional delegation in Washington, D.C. 

The letter in the link below was delivered to Congressman David Rouzer, who is the U.S. House Representative for North Carolina's 7th congressional district.


National Rural Water Association's USDA Fact Sheet

The USDA fact sheet below uses solid data to show just why the USDA water and wastewater loan and grant program is so important to rural communities throughout the country. It also shows how successful and efficient the program has been throughout its lifespan.


North Carolina Rural Water Association | www.ncrwa.com