Services we provide...
The Southeast RCAP central office staff is complemented by staff working in field offices in our seven state region. We provide many services at no cost to your community.
On-Site Technical Assistance and Consultation
We help to assess water and wastewater problems and to evaluate cost effective, appropriate solutions.
Training
We train groups about organization and community involvement in all areas of water and wastewater development.
Education
We educate the public in water conservation, groundwater contamination risk assessment, and the implementation of retrofitting indoor plumbing programs.
Facilitation
We assist communities in building local capacity through strategic planning and act as a liaison between governmental agencies, engineers, officials and community residents.
Volunteers
We provide volunteers to rural communities to assist with community projects such as renovating houses, digging water lines and constructing parks.
Financial Assistance
We offer seed grants and loans for upgrades, new construction of water/wastewater projects, and for community economic development projects.
Operation and Maintenance/Management Assistance
We help with rate and fee structure analysis; process control, sampling, record keeping and reporting; regulatory compliance assistance coordinated with the Virginia Dept. of Health and the US Environmental Protection Agency; system-leak and loss detection; smoke testing sewer lines to determine sources of storm water inflow and infiltration.
Community Services Block Grant
Provides program and operating costs for training and technical assistance to low-income, rural residents and local governments. Go!
HUD Rural Housing and Economic Development Program
Southeast RCAP is the recipient of a grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to enhance its ability in the future to offer a wider range of innovative housing, economic development, and community empowerment services and activities to rural localities throughout the seven state region. For more information on this program… Go!
Rural Community Facilities Development Program
Provides program and operating costs for training and technical assistance in developing adequate water/wastewater facilities. Go!
Southeast RCAP Loan Fund
Offers low-interest loans to low-income, rural communities for water/wastewater, housing and community development activities. Go!
Virginia State Grants Appropriation for Operations and
Facilities Development
Provides program and operating costs for training and technical assistance in accessing water/wastewater facilities. Go!
Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program (Technitrain)
Helps communities understand and utilize the Rural Development funding process. Go!
Safe Drinking Water Assistance Project
Ensures the compliance of small, rural water/wastewater facilities with the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act. Go!
Household Water Well System Loan Program
Southeast RCAP is the recipient of a grant from USDA Rural Development to fund a household water well system loan program. Loans are available to homeowners in all seven states in the agency’s region. Go!
Environmental Protection Agency Wastewater Project
Educates communities on groundwater protection and municipal solid waste management Go!
Volunteers for Communities Program
Provides training for low-income communities to host volunteers in long– and short-term volunteer experiences. Go!
Indoor Plumbing and Rehabilitation Program
Provides water and wastewater needs, indoor plumbing facilities and rehabilitation of substandard, unsafe housing for low-income, rural homeowners. Go!
AmeriCorps*VISTA Volunteer Program
Assists with water/wastewater and housing needs of small rural communities. Go!
Office of Community Services Program
Aids communities in developing the capability and expertise to establish and maintain affordable water and wastewater treatment facilities. Go!