Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Funding Opportunity for Indian Tribes and Intertribal Consortia for Nonpoint Source Management Grants Under Clean Water Act Section 319
This grant funds federally recognized Tribes and intertribal consortia to implement EPA-approved programs that reduce nonpoint source water pollution under the Clean Water Act Section 319.
Funder: Environmental Protection Agency
Due Dates: October 23, 2026 (FAQ submission) | November 9, 2026 (Application submission)
Funding Amounts: ~$3.5 million total | Up to $175,000 per award | ~20 awards | Project period: 1–2 years
Summary: Supports federally recognized Tribes and intertribal consortia in implementing approved Nonpoint Source (NPS) management programs to address pollution under Clean Water Act Section 319.
Key Information: 40% non-federal cost share required unless included in a Performance Partnership Grant (PPG); strict eligibility and project requirements apply.
Description
This funding opportunity provides support for federally recognized Tribes and intertribal consortia to implement approved Nonpoint Source (NPS) management programs as authorized by Section 319 of the Clean Water Act. The goal is to address nonpoint source pollution affecting Tribal waters through implementation of best management practices (BMPs) and activities identified in Tribal NPS Management Program Plans. Projects must target sources of NPS pollution identified in a Tribe’s Assessment Report and be consistent with an EPA-approved NPS management program.
Eligible activities include on-the-ground BMP implementation (e.g., streambank stabilization, riparian planting, septic system rehabilitation), as well as limited support for planning, monitoring, education, and outreach. The program prioritizes watershed-based approaches and encourages integration of climate and environmental resilience into project design.
