CWA 319(h) Grants
The CWA 319(h) Grants from NDEP fund science-based projects to reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve watershed health throughout Nevada.
Funder: Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP)
Due Dates: October 9, 2026: Proposal deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $900,000 available; typical awards range from ~$25,000 (small projects) to ~$500,000 (large projects); watershed-based planning projects capped at $80,000; project duration up to 3 years.
Summary: Supports projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve watershed health across Nevada, including both planning and implementation initiatives.
Key Information: 50% non-federal match required for implementation projects; planning-only proposals do not require match.
Description
This funding opportunity from the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) aims to support projects that address nonpoint source (NPS) pollution and promote the health of Nevada’s watersheds. The grant supports both watershed-based planning efforts and implementation projects designed to reduce contaminants such as oil, sediment, pesticides, bacteria, and nutrients entering Nevada’s waterways through runoff. Projects may include the development of watershed-based plans (WBPs), implementation of best management practices, restoration activities, and targeted public education directly tied to pollution reduction. Funding is provided through Clean Water Act Section 319(h) and is intended to foster collaborative, science-based solutions for water quality improvement at the local and regional level.
