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Federal Clean Water Act Section 319(h)

The Federal Clean Water Act Section 319(h) provides funding for various types of projects that work to reduce nonpoint source water pollution. Funds may be used to conduct assessments, develop and implement TMDLs and watershed management plans, provide technical assistance, demonstrate new technology and provide education and outreach. Organizations eligible for funding include nonprofit organizations, universities, and local, State or Federal government agencies. A 40% (non-federal) in-kind or cash match of the total project cost must be provided.

Important Announcement: IDEM is now actively seeking applications for Section 319 Grants for 2010. Read the following document for details.

Applications for the Federal Fiscal Year 2010 Section 319 Grant Solicitation are due September 1, 2009. Your electronic submittal must be received by IDEM by the close of business on September 1, 2009, AND your mailed copy must be postmarked no later than September 1, 2009. Please review the Program Guidance for more details on project eligibility and requirements, and contact the NPS/TMDL Section staff for assistance in developing a competitive proposal. All projects must include a matching contribution, from non-federal funds, of 40% of the total project cost. While the timeframes can change from year to year, historically, applicants have officially been notified of the grant award after Congress releases funds in June or July.  Applicants should plan that if a grant is awarded, project start dates would be in the last quarter of 2010.

Applications are accepted for both Base and Incremental funds (see Program Guidance for definitions). The Section 319 Nonpoint Source Program priorities are:

  • Watershed management planning in areas with waterbodies on the State 303(d) List of Impaired Waterbodies. See the 2008 303(d) List Categories 4A and 5A Only [XLS] for the list of nonpoint source impaired waterbodies.
  • Implementing watershed management plans that meet IDEM's 2003 [DOC] or 2009 Watershed Management Plan Checklist.
  • Watershed management planning and implementation in areas with approved Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs). See the Total Maximum Daily Load Program for more information.
  • Projects that support the mission of the sponsor and have a statewide applicability for water quality improvements or capacity building at the local level.

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The NPS/TMDL Section administers the Section 319 Grant Program in Indiana. For more information about Section 319(h) funding, please contact IDEM, via email, at "info at idem.in.gov".

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