2027 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Grant Program – Clean Water Act section 319(h)
State Water Resources Control Board
Funding Amount
Between $100,000.00 and $1,000,000.00
Deadline
December 18, 2026
65 days left
Grant Type
State
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Nonprofits
- Other Legal Entity
- Public agencies
- Tribal governments
- Nonprofit; Other Legal Entity; Public Agency; Tribal Government
Geography
- California
Overview
The NPS Grant Program seeks proposals for projects that reduce runoff of pollution to waters of the state, such as agricultural projects that reduce pesticide and nutrient runoff, improvement or decommissioning of dirt roads to reduce erosion and sediment runoff, streambank stabilization to reduce erosion and infrastructure improvements for ranching and livestock operations to reduce erosion and runoff of nutrients and pathogens.
The 2027 Nonpoint Source Grant Program Guidelines (Guidelines), posted on the NPS Grant Program website (https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/nps/319grants.html), describe program preferences, eligibility requirements, application process and instructions, project selection criteria, and the grant award process. Please note one of the minimum eligibility requirements is to consult with the NPS Grant Coordinator in the corresponding Regional Water Board listed in Appendix 7 of the Guidelines.
Details
- Agency: State Water Resources Control Board
- Type: Grant
- Funding Source: Federal
- Estimated Available Funds: $3,500,000.00
- Estimated Awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
- Award Amount: Between $100,000.00 and $1,000,000.00
- Funding Method: Reimbursement(s)
- Matching Funds: 25%
Categories
Agriculture; Disadvantaged Communities; Environment & Water; Science, Technology, and Research & Development
Eligible Applicants
Nonprofit; Other Legal Entity; Public Agency; Tribal Government
How to Apply
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Water
- Agriculture
- Environmental conservation
Project Locations
- CA
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