RCD Map Current Grantees

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InterTribal Council of Arizona, Inc.
State: Arizona

Ms. Maria Dadgar, Executive Director
2214 North Central Avenue, Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Website: www.itcaonline.com
Telephone: (602) 258-4822
Fax: (602) 258-4825
Contact Person: Deborah Patton
Email Address: Deborah.Patton@itcaonline.com

Project Overview:

InterTribal Council of Arizona, Inc. (Inter Tribal) is using RCD grant funds to carry out the following project: “Increasing Tribal Capacity for Sustainable Safe Drinking Water & Sanitation Through the Tribal Water Operator Certification Program and Site-Specific Technical Assistance Services.” The project consists of the three primary objectives: meeting and addressing the needs for Tribal water and wastewater operator certification, Tribal capacity building and technical assistance, and promotion of water-related professionals in Tribal communities. Inter Tribal also provides a program to further water system operators’ competency in the production, treatment, and distribution of safe drinking water for public consumption, as well as the collection and treatment of wastewater.

Communities Unlimited, Inc.

States: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas

Mr. John Squires, Executive Director

3 East Colt Square Drive
Fayetteville, AR 7270472703-1543

Website: www.communitiesu.org Visit disclaimer page

Telephone: (479) 443-2700 ext. 125
Contact Person: Mark Rounsavall
Email Address: jsquires@crg.org, mrounsavall@crg.org

Project Overview:

Community Resource Group, Inc. (CRG) is using RCD funds to assist low-income communities develop and preserve affordable community facilities and improve local capacity and leadership in rural communities. CRG provides direct onsite assistance to rural communities by providing information, conducting group training, and providing direct, short-term loans for facility improvements. CRG operates a revolving loan fund of over $11 million to provide affordable finance options for better housing and safe and sanitary water and wastewater.

Rural Community Assistance Corporation

States: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington

Mr. Stanley Keasling, Chief Executive Officer

3120 Freeboard Drive, Suite 201

West Sacramento, CA 95691

Website: www.rcac.org Visit disclaimer page

Telephone: (916) 447-9832 
Contact Person: Diana Varcados
Email Address: DVardados@rcac.org
 

Project Overview:

Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) is using RCD funds to provide training and technical assistance, networking, and financing to over 100 communities. RCAC targets communities of less than 3,300 people that have the greatest unmet water and wastewater needs. Through technical assistance to these communities, RCAC builds the managerial and financial capacity of these small communities to build and maintain sustainable water and wastewater infastructure. RCAC is also developing a green, sustainable infastructure assessment tool and guide to appropriate technology for use in small, rural communities. 

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RCAP Solutions, Inc.

States: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont

Ms. Karen A. Koller, President and CEO

205 School Street

P.O. Box 159

Gardner, MA 01440-0159

Website: www.rcapsolutions.org Visit disclaimer page
Telephone: (978) 630-6650
Contact Person: Frank Emmick
Email Address: femmick@rcapsolutions.org

Project Overview:

RCAP Solutions, Inc. (RCAPS) is using RCD funds to provide onsite, individualized training and technical assistance to rural communities to meet their water supply and wastewater needs. RCAPS is helping local leaders address concerns of sustainable community development. In addition, the RCAPS staff helps plan and expedite facilities improvements by leveraging over $4 million. RCAPS also focuses on homeland security for water systems and providing assistance for often neglected minority groups. 

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Midwest Assistance Program, Inc.

States: Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming

Ms. Martha Cashman, CEO/Executive Director
212 Lady Slipper Avenue, NE

P.O. Box 81

New Prague, MN 56071

Website: www.map-inc.org Visit disclaimer page

Telephone: (816) 324-1701
Fax: (952) 758-4336
Contact Person: Ms.Chris Fierros
Email Address: cfierros@map-inc.org

Project Overview:

Midwest Assistance Program, Inc. (MAP) is using RCD funds to provide on-site technical, managerial, and financial assistance to rural communities. Low-cost financing is offered to these communities through a revolving loan fund. These loans are up to ten years in length and are used for either pre-development expenses on large water or wastewater projects or short-term water or wastewater capital improvements. In addition to the loan fund, MAP continues to publish its newletter, Source, which serves as an important vehicle for disseminating information to water and sewer system operators, community leaders, and others involved in sustaining rural communities. 

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WSOS Community Action Commission, Inc.

States: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Mr. Neil McCabe, CEO

P.O. Box 590

Fremont, OH 43420

Website: www.wsos.org Visit disclaimer page
Telephone: (419) 334-8911, (419) 334-5117
Contact Person: Ms. Deb Martin
Email Address: dcmartin@wsos.org

Project Overview:

WSOS Community Action Commission, Inc. (WSOS) is using RCD funds to build the technical, managerial, and financial capacity of small, rural communities. WSOS developed manuals for these communitieson topics such as: water loss and leak detection, operations and maintenance, ordinances, bookkeeping, and billing systems. In addition, WSOS  is aiding in preparation of vulnerability assessments and emergency plans as they related to homeland security for water and wastewater facilities. 

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United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc.
State: Tennessee

Ms. Wanda Janes, USET Deputy Director
711 Stewarts Ferry Pike, Suite 100
Nashville, TN 37214-2751

Website: www.usetinc.org Visit disclaimer page
Telephone: (615) 872-7900
Fax: (615) 467-1533
Contact Person: Lisa Berrios
Email Address: lberrios@usetinc.org

Project Overview:

United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. (USET) is using RCD funds to create a water and wastewater certification and training and technical assistance program to assist member Tribes in developing, operating, and sustaining efficient and safe water and wastewater facilities. This program is helping member Tribes achieve and maintain compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, and other applicable state and Tribal regulations. In addition, USET is utilizing its staff expertise to assist member Tribes in building their technical, managerial, and financial capacity through training, technical assistance, and for Tribe-to-Tribe peer assistance activities. 

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Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc.

States: Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia

Mrs. Hope Cupit, Deputy CEO
347 Campbell Avenue, Suite 800

Roanoke, VA 24001-2868

Website: www.sercap.org Visit disclaimer page
Telephone: (540) 345-1184, extension 21
Contact Person: V. Russ Rice
Email Address: rrice@sercap.org

Project Overview:

Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc. (SERCAP) is using RCD funds to provide training and technical assistance to low-income, rural communities in addressing water, wastewater, environmental, housing and economic development issues. The training and technical assistance focuses on rural leadership development, water and wastewater management, and operational troubleshooting for water and wastewater facilities. 

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