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Nonpoint Source Pollution (NPS) Control Program | California State Water Resources Control Board Nonpoint Source Pollution Grant Funding The State Water Resources Control Board is accepting proposals that address nonpoint source pollution (see the "Application Process" below). Proposals are due December 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM .
The State Water Board receives grant funding from US EPA under section 319 of the Federal Clean Water Act to fund projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution.
Examples of projects include: Installation of fencing and off-stream watering systems to manage livestock grazing operations and prevent livestock from negatively impacting surface waters Forest road improvements to upgrade or decommission failing dirt roads and reduce erosion and sedimentation to surface waters Stream restoration to address historic hydromodification that is causing erosion and sedimentation Agriculture best management practices such as cover crops, filter strips, pesticide management plans, nutrient management plans, irrigation improvements, and sediment basins to reduce pesticides and nutrients in surface and ground waters Improvements to dairies or equestrian facilities to manage manure and prevent stormwater runoff of pathogens and nutrients to surface waters Most grant funding is earmarked for projects that improve impaired waters and implement Total Maximum Daily Load s.
However, some funding is earmarked for protecting high-quality waters, or waters that are not impaired. The Grant Program typically awards about $4 million per year to eligible projects. Read below for details on how to apply for funding.
Important Eligibility Requirements Applicant Eligibility – Applicant must be a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, Federally Recognized Tribe, or federal, state, local, or other public agency or public college Priority Watersheds and Pollutants - Projects must reduce nonpoint source pollution in areas prioritized by the Regional Water Boards.
See the Program Preferences in the current Grant Program Guidelines for a list of priority watersheds and pollutants for each Regional Water Board. Watershed Based Plans - All projects must have a nine-element watershed-based plan (WBP) that identifies activities needed to address watershed concerns and show that the project to be funded is a priority.
Watershed plans may compile information from Basin Plans, Total Maximum Daily Load implementation plans, watershed assessments, or other reports or analyses of watershed health. The nine elements help assess the contributing causes and sources of nonpoint source pollution in a watershed, involve key stakeholders and prioritize restoration and protection strategies to address water quality problems.
Identification and quantification of pollution sources in the watershed Identification of the water quality target or goal and pollution reductions needed to achieve the goal Identification of the best management practices (BMPs) that will help to achieve reductions needed to meet the water quality goal/target Description of the financial and technical assistance needed to implement the BMPs identified in Element C Description of how stakeholder input was incorporated into the plan; and what their role is in implementing the plan An estimated schedule to implement the BMPs identified in the plan Identification of the milestones and estimated timeframes for BMP implementation Identify the criteria that will be used to assess water quality improvement as the plan is implemented Describe the monitoring plan to collect water quality data that will be used to measure improvements using the criteria described in Element H Creating a WBP can be a daunting task but once a WBP is developed, it can be used for many years to apply for section 319 nonpoint source grant funding.
Funding is available to prepare a watershed plan if one does not exist. See the current Grant Program Guidelines for instructions to apply for watershed planning funds. The following resources may provide assistance with developing nine-element watershed based plans.
US EPA Handbook for Developing 9 Key Element Plans US EPA Quick Guide for Developing 9 Key Element Plans This map viewer provides a geographic representation of the planning and assessment documents available for each watershed. These documents can help develop a nine-element Watershed Based Plan.
Each highlighted area (yellow polygon) contains documents that may address one or more of the nine key elements required to create a Watershed Based Plan. Funding minimum is $250,000 and maximum is $1,000,000 for implementation projects Funding minimum is $50,000 and maximum is $250,000 for planning projects Match Funding – All projects must provide a 25% match unless the project qualifies for a waiver.
Create an account on the Financial Assistance Application Submittal Tool (FAAST) and submit a completed project proposal through FAAST. More information about using FAAST can be found in the Nonpoint Source Webinar Recordings below. Requirements for a complete proposal are in the current Nonpoint Source Grant Program Guidelines.
For the 2026 CWA 319 grant cycle, applicants should work with the Regional Water Board staff in the region the proposed project is located to develop a proposal. All submitted applications will be reviewed and considered for funding.
Current Nonpoint Source Grant Guidelines, Solicitation Notice, and downloadable Attachments (fiscal year 2026) Nonpoint Source Program Grant Opportunity | Spanish Nonpoint Source Grant Program Guidelines Attachment C: Watershed-Based Plan Verification Table Attachment C: Alternative Watershed-Based Plan Verification Table Attachment E: Budget Template (Excel) Attachment F: Match Fund Template Attachment J: Environmental Clearance Checklist USEPA Handbook for Developing Watershed Plans Nonpoint Source Grant Program Webinar Recordings The following webinars were conducted in November 2022 to answer questions and explain eligibility and application requirements, funding timelines, instructions on the online application system, scoring criteria and more.
November 1, 2022 : Ineligible Projects, Project Examples, Attachments A-J, Scoring Criteria and Questions and Answers November 2, 2022 : Full Presentation with Question and Answers 2026 Nonpoint Source Grant Program – Fundable Project List 2025 Nonpoint Source Grant Program – Fundable Project List 2024 Nonpoint Source Grant Program – Fundable Project List 2023 Nonpoint Source Grant Program – Fundable Project List 2022 Nonpoint Source Grant Program – Fundable Project List 2021 Nonpoint Source Grant Program – Fundable Project List 2020 Nonpoint Source Grant Program – Fundable Project List 2019 Nonpoint Source Grant Program – Fundable Project List 2018 Nonpoint Source Grant Program – Fundable Project List For questions or comments about the Nonpoint Source Grant Program please contact William (Bill) Christner, Div.
of Water Quality by email at William. Christner@waterboards. ca.
gov or phone at (916) 322-8428 NPS Grant Project Information Grant Reporting and Tracking System - is an online database that provides status of the grant projects from the USEPA grant tracking database.
Funding Programs at the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) - The Division of Financial Assistance (DFA) administers the implementation of the SWRCB's financial assistance programs, that include loan and grant funding for construction of municipal sewage and water recycling facilities, remediation for underground storage tank releases, watershed protection projects, nonpoint source pollution control projects, etc. Funding programs can be found in the "current funding" tab on the DFA website.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Varies; refer to official notice. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Grant is funded by State Water Resources Control Board. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
2027 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Grant Program – Clean Water Act section 319(h) is sponsored by State Water Resources Control Board. The NPS Grant Program seeks proposals for projects that reduce runoff of pollution to waters of the state, such as agricultural projects that reduce pesticide and nutrient runoff, improvement or decommissioning of dirt roads to reduce erosion and sediment runoff, streambank stabilization to reduce erosion and infrastructure improvements for ranching and livestock operations to reduce erosion and runoff of nutrients and pathogens. The 2027 Nonpoint Source Grant Program Guidelines (Guidelines), posted on the NPS Grant Program website (https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/nps/319grants.html), describe program preferences, eligibility requirements, application process and instructions, project selection criteria, and the grant award process. Please note one of the minimum eligibility requirements is to consult with the NPS Grant Coordinator in the corresponding Regional Water Board listed in Appendix 7 of the Guidelines.
Proposition 4 – Water Recycling is sponsored by State Water Resources Control Board. The purpose of the funding is to provide technical and financial assistance to local agencies for the construction of water recycling projects that promote the beneficial use of treated municipal wastewater in order to augment fresh water supplies in California. Eligible Applicants: Local public agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations qualified to do business in California, Public Utilities, Federally and non-federally recognized Native American tribes on the Native American Heritage Commission’s list, and Mutual water companies. Eligible Uses: Eligible projects include recycled water treatment; recycled water storage, distribution, and pumping; groundwater recharge; indirect potable reuse; surface water augmentation; and large scale recycled water projects. Ineligible Uses: Operation and maintenance costs. Eligible Costs: Construction Grant Funding - Construction costs only Construction Grant Funding - Large Scale Recycled Water Projects - Planning, Design, and Construction. Eligible Communities: All community types are eligible for funding. This includes small and large communities, non-disadvantaged, disadvantaged, and severely disadvantaged communities. For more information, please review the Water Recycling Funding Program (WRFP) Guidelines: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/grants_loans/docs/wrfp_guidelines.pdf
Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Loan is sponsored by State Water Resources Control Board. RUST loans may be used to finance up to 100 percent of the costs necessary to upgrade, remove or replace project tanks, including corrective actions, to meet applicable local state, or federal standards, including, but not limited to, any design, construction, monitoring, operation, or maintenance requirements adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code sections 25284.1, 25292.05, 25292.4, or 41954. Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks (RUST) loans are available to assist small business underground storage tank (UST) owners and operators in financing up to 100 percent of the costs necessary to upgrade, remove, or replace project tanks, including corrective actions, to meet applicable local, state, or federal standards, including, but not limited to, any design, construction, monitoring, operation, or maintenance requirements adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 25284.1, 25292.05, 25292.4, or 41954. Loan Terms Low-interest loans are available for between $10,000 and $750,000, for a term of 10 or 20 years. • Ten-year loans are secured by the Uniform Commercial Code Financing Statement on business assets. • Twenty-year loans are secured by a deed of trust on real estate with adequate equity. • A loan fee of 2 percent must be paid at final loan closing. • Please contact the State Water Board or your local Financial Development Corporation for the current interest rate. Eligibility Requirements Loan applicants must be a UST owner and/or operator and meet all of the following requirements: • The loan applicant is a small business that employs fewer than 500 full-time and part-time employees, is independently owned and operated, and is not dominant in its field of operation; • The loan applicant’s principal office and its officers must be domiciled in California; • All of the tanks owned and operated by the loan applicant are subject to compliance with Health and Safety Code chapter 6.7 and the regulation adopted pursuant to that chapter; • The loan applicant must provide financial and legal documents necessary to demonstrate the ability to repay the loan and availability of adequate collateral to secure the loan; and Revised 8/2020 • The loan applicant must have complied, or will comply, with the financial responsibility requirements specified in Health and Safety Code section 25299.31 and the regulations adopted pursuant to this section. This is not a reimbursement program. Work cannot begin until you have an agreement executed by the State Water Board.
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