The Pollinator-Friendly Practices on Roadsides and Highway Rights-of-Way Program (also referred to as the Roadside Pollinator Program) is an annual competitive grant program that awards grants to eligible entities to … Read more
The EPA’s Section 319(h) Grant Program is a program intended to help control nonpoint source pollution, which is pollution from runoff after a rain or snowfall, like fertilizer, pet waste, or toxic chemicals. The EPA provides funding to state governments, who each run state-level competitive grant programs.
Eligible Uses
This funding may be used to support a wide variety of activities that help reduce nonpoint source pollution, including:
- Technical and financial assistance
- Education and training
- Technology transfer
- Demonstration projects
- Monitoring to assess the success of projects implemented under the grant
- Developing a watershed-based plan or Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)
- Implementing a watershed-based plan or TMDL
Eligible Recipients
State, local, and tribal governments are eligible to receive 319(h) funding, as well as U.S. territories, academic institutions, non-profit organizations, for-profit businesses, and individuals. Although government agencies may apply, 319(h) funds cannot be used to fulfill a federal permit or use federal funds as match.
Approx Annual Funding Amount
Funding varies year-to-year, but approximately $180 million is available, with each state receiving varying portions.
Cost Share Requirements
The cost-share rate is 60% federal and 40% non-federal match, which can include in-kind contributions.
Application Cycle
The application cycle varies by state.
Contact
You can find your local contact here.
Other Info
This program is covered under the Justice40 Initiative