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.
Nevada Nonpoint Source Pollution Reduction 319(h) Grant Funding Opportunity and 2026 GFO Budget Template (posted 8/5/2026).
Proposals will be accepted until October 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST. Grant funding awards are anticipated to be announced in early 2027.
For any questions or more information about the 319(h) Grant Funding Opportunity or the Nonpoint Source Program, please contact: ndepnpsgrants [at] ndep.nv.gov
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.
Discover the latest initiatives and collaborative achievements from the Nonpoint Source Program by exploring Nevada’s Nonpoint Source Program 2025 Annual Report and reviewing the full list of projects managed by NDEP’s Nonpoint Source Program during Federal Fiscal Year 2025.