Clean Water Act Section 205(j) Grants
Forecasted
The Clean Water Act Section 205(j) Grants from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management fund research and planning to identify and address water quality issues in Indiana's watersheds.
Funder: Indiana Department of Environmental Management
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (annual application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical annual pool ~$350,000; individual awards up to $80,000 (local projects), larger for statewide projects; no match required; project duration usually 1–2 years.
Summary: Supports water quality management planning projects in Indiana, funding efforts to identify, plan, and address water quality challenges through research, mapping, and community engagement.
Key Information: For municipal/county governments, regional planning commissions, or other public organizations; for planning only—not implementation or compliance.
Description
The Clean Water Act Section 205(j) Grants program, administered by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), provides funding to support water quality management planning projects across Indiana. The program aims to help eligible public entities identify the nature, extent, and sources of water quality problems—both point and nonpoint—and to develop plans to address these issues. Typical projects include watershed management planning, mapping pollution sources, developing recommendations for increased civic engagement in watershed planning, and assessing ecosystems critical to water quality.
Projects are expected to foster local leadership, public involvement, and comprehensive strategies for water quality improvement. IDEM project managers provide technical assistance and oversight, ensuring that projects meet their objectives and comply with relevant guidelines.
