Non-Agricultural Nonpoint Source and MS4 Planning Grant (NPG)
Funds planning and mapping projects to advance water quality and stormwater management in New York State, supporting the design and preparation of nonpoint source and MS4 projects for future implementation.
Funder: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Due Dates: July 31, 2026: Full application submission deadline (applications due via the Consolidated Funding Application by 4:00 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3 million available; typical awards: $50,000–$75,000 (Nonpoint Source Planning Reports), up to $75,000 (single MS4 mapping), up to $400,000 (MS4 collaborative); 3-year project duration; 10% local match required.
Summary: Supports planning and mapping projects for water quality improvement and stormwater management in New York State, preparing nonpoint source and MS4 projects for future implementation.
Key Information: Eligible only for NYS municipalities, Indian Nations, and Soil and Water Conservation Districts; implementation/construction projects not funded.
Description
This competitive, reimbursement-based grant program funds the development of planning reports and mapping for non-agricultural nonpoint source water quality improvement projects and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) in New York State. The goal is to prepare eligible entities for future construction and implementation funding by supporting comprehensive planning activities, including stormwater system mapping and stormwater management program planning for regulated MS4 Operators. Eligible planning efforts include green infrastructure, streambank stabilization, wetland restoration, floodplain management, winter road maintenance, dam safety, and more. This program does not fund construction or implementation, but rather the planning and design phases needed to advance water quality and stormwater management projects.
