Nonpoint Source Grants
Illinois EPA's Nonpoint Source Grants fund projects that use planning and best management practices to reduce water pollution from sources like agricultural and urban runoff across Illinois.
Funder: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to 60% of total project costs; total annual program funding is approximately $4.75 million; typical project period is 2 years.
Summary: Supports local projects in Illinois that address water quality issues caused by nonpoint source pollution, such as runoff from agriculture or urban areas.
Key Information: This is a reimbursement program; applicants must use the Illinois GATA Grantee Portal.
Description
The Nonpoint Source Grants program, administered by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Bureau of Water, provides financial assistance to local units of government and other organizations for projects that improve water quality by addressing nonpoint source pollution. Nonpoint source pollution refers to diffuse sources of contamination—such as agricultural or urban runoff—that impact rivers, streams, lakes, and other water bodies in Illinois. The program funds both planning and implementation projects that reduce, prevent, or eliminate water quality impairments, supporting the development of watershed-based management plans and the installation of best management practices.
