FL Nonpoint Source Management Grant

The FL Nonpoint Source Management Grant offers funding to local governments and nonstate entities in Florida for projects aimed at reducing nonpoint source nutrient pollution in impaired waterbodies. This includes stormwater treatment initiatives and public education programs. Funded through Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act, the program's goal is to mitigate pollution from land use activities, with approximately $8 million available annually for eligible projects.

This grant is available to local governments and nonstate entities to implement eligible shovel-ready stormwater treatment projects that reduce or eliminate nonpoint source nutrient pollution in verified impaired waterbodies. Funding is also available for projects that implement nonpoint source pullution best management practices, public education programs to prevent pollution, and septic abandonment/connection to sewer on private property.
Funding for this program is provided through Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act and State Water-Quality Assistance Grants. The goal of these grants is to reduce nonpoint source pollution from land use activities.
Total funding amounts available each year in these two grant programs depends on federal and state appropriations, but is approximately $8 million.

Eligibility

Financial assistance is available to Florida's local governments, including county and municipal governments, special districts, water management districts, other state agencies, public universities/colleges and national estuary programs located in Florida. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to:Demonstration and evaluation of best management practices (BMPs).
Nonpoint pollution reduction in priority watersheds (e.g., areas with water quality restoration plans, etc.).
Example includes treatment of impaired waters.
Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) / low impact development for stormwater.
Ground water protection from nonpoint sources.
Public education programs on nonpoint source management ("319 Grant" only).
Septic to sewer projects ("319 Grant" only).