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 currently soliciting proposals for efforts that will lead to accepted watershed-based plans to protect waters from nonpoint source pollution in the future. Details are provided in the Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO) below.
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.
Grant Funding Opportunity (GFO) (posted 6/12/2024)
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.