CWA 319(h) Grants

Nonpoint Source Grant Program

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) 319(h) Nonpoint Source Program (NPS Program) provides grant funding to qualifying counties, conservation districts, higher education institutions, regional agencies, and nonprofit organizations to improve conditions of Nevada’s watersheds and protect against nonpoint source (NPS) water pollution.

NPS water pollution occurs when rain, snowmelt and irrigation water flows over developed or disturbed land, carrying with it contaminants including oil, sediment, pesticides, bacteria and nutrients. This contaminated water makes its way into Nevada’s waterways either directly or through storm drains. Nonpoint source pollution continues to be a significant threat to Nevada’s waterways. Implementing water quality restoration projects and educating our citizens on how they can help will reduce that threat.

The NPS Program is now soliciting proposals for the implementation of on-the-ground projects to mitigate nonpoint source pollution or efforts that lead to watershed plans that will allow activities to protect waters from nonpoint source pollution in the future (see below). Details are provided in the Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO) and the applications are accepted via an E-Form document (both are provided below along with E-Form Application instructions).

The grants support water quality improvement projects and the development and implementation of watershed based plans that focus on reductions in NPS pollution. Proposals are reviewed by a Technical Advisory Committee and ranked on project merit. Projects that are anticipated to measurably reduce pollutants released to streams, rivers, and lakes are given high priority. 

Project proponents are encouraged to work with NPS Program staff prior to submitting a proposal to ensure that it is eligible, complete and competitive.  Projects that are not elegible and complete will be returned without review.  

Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO) (posted 12/8/2023)

Informational sessions regarding the solicitation are being scheduled over the coming weeks and months. Upcoming sessions will be held virtually on the following dates (all times are Pacific Standard Time): 

  • December 13, 2023 from 2-3 pm - General information session
  • December 20, 2023 from 10 to 11 am - General information session (repeat of December 13, 2023 general information session)
  • January 3, 2024 from 1 to 2 pm - Information session for proposers seeking to submit proposals for planning
  • January 4, 2024 from 1 to 2 pm - Information session for proposers seeking to submit proposals for implementation
  • January 9, 2024 from 2 to 3 pm - Second information session for proposers seeking to submit proposals for planning
  • January 10, 2024 from 2 to 3 pm - Second information session for proposers seeking to submit proposals for implementation
  • February 1, 2024 from 9 to 10 am - Pollutant Load Estimation Tool (PLET) demonstration

To register, send an email to cfritsen [at] ndep.nv.gov with name, organization, email address, and the prefered session(s). Virtual Teams meeting links will be provided for registered individuals.

For any questions or more information, please contact Chris Fritsen, Bureau of Water Quality Planning, Nevada Division of Environmental Protection at 775-687-9558 or cfritsen [at] ndep.nv.gov.

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