The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (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.
Donor Name: Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GAEPD)
State: Georgia
County: All counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/30/2022
Size of the Grant: $400,000
Detail:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) annually awards federal allocations from the Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant under Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GAEPD). The GAEPD uses a competitive process to select eligible projects for funding that best support the Georgia Nonpoint Source Program (NPSP) goals for water quality improvement and restoration.
Funding Information
- The maximum federal award is $400,000 and up to 60% of the total project cost.
- Applicants must commit to a minimum non-Federal match of 40% of the total project cost.
Minimum Requirements For Funding
All projects must address nonpoint sources of pollution to improve water quality. Projects must meet three minimum requirements:
- Implement an existing watershed-based plan that meets USEPA’s Nine Elements of Watershed Planning or implement an alternative to a watershed-based plan in the form of a Summary of Nine Elements.
- Locate the project in a watershed or drainage area equal in size to a 10-digit Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC-10) or smaller.
- Commit to a minimum 40% non-Federal Match that can be accomplished through local funds, in-kind services, or other non-Federal sources.
Eligibility Criteria
Public entities in Georgia are eligible applicants, including:
- City and county governments with Qualified Local Government Status
- State agencies
- Local, regional or State authorities operating jurisdictional services and/or delivery programs
- Regional Commissions
- Resource Conservation and Development Councils
- Local and regional school systems
- State colleges and universities
For more information, visit Grant Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GAEPD).
