Federal 319(h) Grants
Federal 319(h) Grants support Utah watershed projects that use voluntary practices, restoration, and coordinated planning to reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve water quality.
Funder: Utah Department of Environmental Quality
Due Dates: November 30, 2026 (annual application period ends)
Funding Amounts: $900,000–$1 million available annually; no per-project limit
Summary: Federal 319(h) Grants support Utah watershed projects that reduce nonpoint source water pollution.
Key Information: Projects must implement a watershed plan, have a DWQ-accepted 9-Element Watershed Plan in place, and provide a 40% nonfederal cost share.
Description
The Utah Division of Water Quality administers Federal 319(h) Grants through its Nonpoint Source Program, using funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The program supports voluntary, incentive-based best management practices that address critical water quality needs across Utah. It favors coordinated watershed efforts that implement existing plans and reduce pollution affecting waters that do not meet standards for their beneficial uses.
Supported work includes agricultural runoff controls, stream and wetland restoration, urban green infrastructure, and watershed-based pilot projects. Planning, effectiveness monitoring, technical assistance, coordination, and education can also support pollution-reduction efforts. Nature-based approaches, riparian and rangeland health, and public participation are among the program’s priorities.
