GA Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant

The GA Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant, administered by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, aims to combat nonpoint source pollution through funded projects that enhance water quality across the state. With federal grants covering up to 60% of project costs, applicants can seek funding between $250,000 and $600,000, provided they effectively justify their budgets. This initiative supports the goals outlined in Georgia’s Statewide Nonpoint Source Management Plan.

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GAEPD) anticipates receiving a FY2023 Section 319(h) grant to prevent or abate nonpoint source pollution in support of Download this pdf file. Georgia’s Statewide Nonpoint Source Management Plan . Using a competitive process, GAEPD will award grant funds to eligible projects that propose to address nonpoint sources of pollution by identifying and implementing the activities best suited to address those sources resulting in measurable water quality improvements to impaired waters throughout the State.
Sixty percent (60%) of the total project cost (federal grant and non-federal match) can be funded by the federal grant. There is no per-project maximum amount of federal grant funding specified by these guidelines; however, applications must clearly justify all costs included in the proposed budget. Federal grant amounts typically range from $250,000 to $600,000 depending on the type of project.