CWA 319(h) Grants
Announcement – Nevada Nonpoint Source Pollution Reduction 319(h) Grant Funding Opportunity
The NDEP Nonpoint Source Branch is currently soliciting proposals for watershed-based planning efforts or implementation projects that mitigate or protect waters from nonpoint source pollution. Details are provided in the 319(h) Grant Funding Opportunity solicitation below.
Nevada Nonpoint Source Pollution Reduction 319(h) Grant Funding Opportunity (posted 9/22/2025)
Proposals will be accepted until November 3, 2025, at 5:00 PM PST. The first round of proposal reviews will be taking place the week of November 17, 2025.
For any questions or more information about the 319(h) Grant Funding Opportunity or the Nonpoint Source Program, please contact:
Christian H. Fritsen
Supervisor, Nonpoint Source Pollution Branch
Bureau of Water Quality Planning
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
901 S. Stewart Street, Suite 4001
Carson City, Nevada 89701
Email: cfritsen [at] ndep.nv.gov
Phone: (775) 687-9558
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 grants support development of watershed-based plans that focus on reductions in nonpoint source pollution. Proposals are reviewed by a Technical Advisory Committee and ranked on project merit.
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 eligible and complete will be returned without review.
For any questions or more information about the Nonpoint Source Program, please contact Chris Fritsen, Bureau of Water Quality Planning, Nevada Division of Environmental Protection at 775-687-9558 or cfritsen [at] ndep.nv.gov.