Alabama Nonpoint Source (NPS) Section 319 Implementation Grants

Alabama Nonpoint Source (NPS) Section 319 Implementation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Alabama Department of Environmental Management
Last Updated: May 13, 2025

Summary

The Alabama Nonpoint Source Section 319 Implementation Grants support projects aimed at reducing nonpoint source pollution and enhancing water quality in Alabama. Eligible applicants include state agencies, local governments, and non-profits with active System for Award Management registration. Projects must implement existing watershed-based plans and ensure a minimum 40% non-federal match. This competitive grant process fosters sustainable environmental practices and compliance with EPA guidelines.

Overview

Alabama Nonpoint Source (NPS) Section 319 Implementation Grants Alabama Nonpoint Source (NPS) Implementation Grants fund projects in support of Alabama's Nonpoint Source Management Program. Funding is distributed via a competitive process to projects that will lead to direct reductions in pollutant loads and measurable water quality improvements. Eligible Projects Grant proposals should primarily target implementation of nonpoint source components of Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) causes and sources in approved TMDLs or Section 303(d)-listed streams. Alabama Nonpoint Source (NPS) Implementation Grants fund projects in support of Alabama's Nonpoint Source (NPS) Management Program. Funding is distributed via a competitive process to projects that will lead to direct reductions in pollutant loads and measurable water quality improvements. A Watershed Management Plan Checklist must also be submitted to ADEM in conjunction with the Section 319 proposal and watershed-based plan. Applicants are strongly encouraged to coordinate their proposal at an early stage with the ADEM NPS Unit in order to assure that the proposal will be compatible with Section 319 guidelines and with ADEM TMDL and watershed plan development and implementation goals.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. State agencies, local governmental units, non-profit organizations, and public institutions with an active registration in the System for Award Management are eligible to apply for a subaward for projects that relate to implementation of nonpoint source pollution prevention or reduction.To be considered for funding, all projects must meet both of the following minimum requirements:Implement existing watershed-based plans that already adequately address US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Nine Elements for Watershed Planning.Commit to a minimum 40% non-federal match that can be accomplished through local funds, in-kind services, or other non-federal sources.

Ineligibility

Water quality protection practices required by state or federal laws, rules, regulations or permits or as a result of an ADEM or Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory or enforcement action are not eligible for Section 319 grant funding.