NPS Section 319(h) Grant
Forecasted
The NPS Section 319(h) Grant from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management funds watershed-based projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve water quality in Alabama.
Funder: Alabama Department of Environmental Management
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Priority deadline for FY Grant Request for Proposals)
Funding Amounts: Typically up to 60% of total project costs covered by federal funds; 40% non-federal match required; project duration up to 36 months.
Summary: Supports watershed management, education, outreach, and implementation projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve water quality in Alabama.
Key Information: Competitive process; pre-application consultation required; only projects targeting impaired or high-quality waters with approved watershed plans are eligible.
Description
This program, administered by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), provides funding for projects that address nonpoint source (NPS) pollution through watershed management, education, outreach, and implementation activities. The goal is to reduce pollutant loads and achieve measurable water quality improvements, with a focus on restoring impaired waterbodies and protecting high-quality waters across Alabama. Funding is awarded competitively to eligible entities whose proposals align with state and EPA watershed management guidelines.
