Wetlands Grants - EPA 319 Grants
Non-point Source Management Program
EPA 319 Grants - Non-point Source Management Program
Clean Water Act Section 319(h) funds are provided only to designated state and tribal agencies to implement their approved non-point source management programs. State and tribal non-point source programs include a variety of components, including technical assistance, financial assistance, education, training, technology transfer, demonstration projects, and regulatory programs.
Each year, EPA awards Section 319(h) funds to states in accordance with a state-by-state-allocation formula that EPA has developed in consultation with the states. In accordance with guidance issued by EPA under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act, Section 319(h) funding decisions are made by the states. States submit their proposed funding plans to EPA. If a state's funding plan is consistent with grant eligibility requirements and procedures, EPA then awards the funds to the state.
DEQ's Watershed Protection Section also has a limited amount of funding under the federal CWA Section 319 to assist local groups with education projects that are focused on water quality and nonpoint source pollution through the mini-grants program. These projects are funded at $1,500 per grant and are awarded on a twice per year cycle - February and July.
The mini-grants provide a mechanism to increase awareness of pollution issues and to improve water quality through educational activities. Successful projects focus on one activity addressing water resource needs. Examples include workshops, conferences, equipment, leveraging funds, etc. Projects must address larger watershed efforts in the applicant's region.
- Current Requests for Proposals - Proposals due July 1st 2009 & February 2nd 2010
- 319 Mini Grants for Education and Outreach
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