Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Grants
Forecasted
Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Grants support agencies, local governments, universities, and nonprofits in runoff control, education, and restoration to protect Mississippi’s water resources.
Funder: Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Proposal submission)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $4.5 million in program funding per grant year; 60:40 grant-to-project match
Summary: Supports polluted runoff control, education, technical assistance, monitoring, and restoration projects protecting Mississippi’s water resources.
Key Information: Watershed implementation projects must target priority watersheds and align with approved nine-key-element watershed plans.
Description
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) administers Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Grants through its Nonpoint Source Management Program, using Clean Water Act Section 319 funding. The program protects and restores Mississippi’s water resources by addressing polluted runoff. Supported activities include technical assistance, environmental education and training, technology transfer, demonstration and monitoring projects, and wetland restoration.
The program combines statewide pollution management with targeted watershed restoration and protection. Watershed projects implement best management practices, education, and monitoring to reduce pollutants and measure water quality benefits. Funding priorities are linked to Mississippi’s Basin Management Approach, which brings agencies, organizations, researchers, and local stakeholders together to prioritize watersheds and leverage resources. The FY2024 work plan emphasizes nutrient pollution reduction, collaboration, and measurable outcomes.
