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 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.

NDEP anticipates opening a Grant Funding Opportunity for watershed planning and new implementation projects in the upcoming month.

Please reach out to NDEP - Nonpoint Source Pollution Grants email (ndepnpsgrants [at] ndep.nv.gov) if there are questions about grant funding opportunities.

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.