Federal § 319 Grant
Forecasted
The Federal § 319 Grant from Idaho DEQ funds science-based projects to reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve water quality in Idaho’s lakes, rivers, and aquifers.
Funder: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Full application submission deadline for Federal § 319 Grant, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 per project; 3-year project period; 40% minimum match required
Summary: Supports Idaho projects to reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve water quality in lakes, rivers, and aquifers.
Key Information: Administrative/indirect costs capped at 15% MTDC (or federally negotiated rate) starting 2026; monitoring/outreach/education costs cannot exceed 10% of NPS funds.
Description
The Federal § 319 Grant, administered by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), provides funding for projects that address nonpoint source (NPS) pollution throughout Idaho. Established under the Clean Water Act, this program aims to reduce pollutants and improve the water quality of lakes, rivers, streams, and aquifers. Eligible activities include initiatives related to agriculture, urban stormwater, transportation, forestry, mining, groundwater, and habitat or hydrologic modifications, provided they are not already covered by other specific discharge permits. Projects that align with total maximum daily load (TMDL) implementation plans and demonstrate collaborative, regional approaches are prioritized.
