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Find similar grantsSection 319 Grant is sponsored by South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES). Provides funding to prevent, control, and abate nonpoint source pollution, supporting watershed management plans.
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Section 319 Grant | South Carolina Department of Environmental Services 2025--North Saluda Success Story 2024--Smith Branch Success Story 2023--Horry County Success Story Accepting 319 Grant applications through August 14, 2026. Visit the Grant Proposals webpage for applications information.
SCDES receives an annual grant allocation from EPA under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to help prevent, control and/or abate nonpoint source pollution (NPS) in support of the state's NPS Management Plan. In addition to regulatory efforts, SCDES passes a portion of these funds to organizations through the Section 319 program.
These 319 projects implement an approved watershed plan containing EPA’s nine elements, and are intended to reduce pollutant loads, leading to measurable water quality improvements in the target watershed.
South Carolina public organizations such as state agencies, local governments, public universities, soil and water conservation districts, regional planning commissions, watershed organizations and nonprofit organizations are eligible to receive NPS grants.
Section 319 Projects may implement a portion of a plan, or a complete plan, and must include best management practices (BMPs) that implement an approved watershed plan which meets EPA's nine elements. BMPs control pollutant loads by reducing the availability of pollutants (ex. fixing a failing septic system), slowing the transport of pollutants to the waterbody (ex.
detention pond), and/or treating the pollutant before it reaches the waterbody (ex. riparian buffer). EPA's Pollutant Load Estimation Tool (PLET) provides descriptions of some (but not all) eligible BMPs available for implementation.
Additional practices with water quality benefits may include wastewater system repairs and land protection through conservation easements.
Projects must implement recommendations from an approved watershed plan that addresses EPA's nine elements for watershed planning On-the-ground BMP implementation must make up a minimum of 75% of the federal funds requested Projects must include a 40% non-federal cash or in-kind match Additional Information and Resources 2026 Section 319 Grant RFA 2026 Section 319 Grant Application South Carolina's Impaired Waters, Contaminants Limits (303(d) and TMDL Overview) Clean Water Act (CWA) Section (§) 319 nonpoint source pollution success stories highlight water bodies identified by states as being primarily nonpoint source-impaired and having achieved documented water quality improvements.
Projects described on these pages have received funding from CWA §319 and/or other funding sources dedicated to solving nonpoint source (NPS) impairments. These stories also describe innovative strategies used to reduce NPS pollution, the growth of partnerships and a diversity of funding sources. Search for SC NPS Success Stories on EPA's interactive map
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: South Carolina public organizations such as state agencies, local governments, public universities, soil and water conservation districts, regional planning commissions, watershed organizations, and nonprofit organizati…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Section 319 Grant are due August 14, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Section 319 Grant is funded by South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in South Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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