NH Watershed Assistance Grants

The NH Watershed Assistance Grants provide crucial funding for projects aimed at addressing non-point source pollution through watershed-based plans. Applicants must engage in a Pre-Application Consultation and submit a comprehensive pre-proposal to ensure alignment with water quality goals established by the EPA. This initiative supports local efforts to restore impaired waters and protect high-quality resources, fostering sustainable environmental practices across New Hampshire.

NOTE: A Pre-Application Consultation is REQUIRED. Call or e-mail us to discuss your Pre-proposal by the "Letter of Inquiry" deadline above. A Pre-proposal should then be submitted by  thePre-proposal deadline listed above.
Solicitation for projects to address non-point source (NPS) pollution through the implementation of watershed-based plans.
Each year NHDES solicits projects to address nonpoint source (NPS) pollution through the implementation of watershed-based plans in priority watersheds. Projects must comprehensively address NPS problems and must have a quantitative way to assess progress and determine success. The watershed-based plan must have a clear water quality goal and include the nine, minimum elements (a) through (i) required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Funded projects must make reasonable progress toward achieving the water quality goal established in the watershed-based plan.
NHDES' Watershed Assistance Section has released the 2025 Watershed Assistance Grants' Pre-proposal request for proposals (RFP) to support local initiatives to restore impaired waters or protect high quality waters.