NATIONAL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATIONPub 78
Pub 78
AI Summary
The National Rural Water Association, a 501(c) organization, focuses on enhancing water services in rural areas and has paid out a total of $60.9 million in grants to 53 grantees in the filing year 2025. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO STRENGTHEN STATE ASSOCIATIONS.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CALIFORNIA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION
$8.5M
3%
MINNESOTA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION
$8.2M
3%
MISSOURI RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION
$8.1M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
49
Median 1st year grant
$812.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$866.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NATIONAL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION?
No. NATIONAL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NATIONAL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION give?
NATIONAL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Minnesota, and Missouri. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are NATIONAL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NATIONAL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $813 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NATIONAL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION make each year?
In 2025, NATIONAL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $60.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NATIONAL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION fund recently?
In 2025, NATIONAL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include CALIFORNIA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION, MINNESOTA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION, and MISSOURI RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NATIONAL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION?
NATIONAL RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.