Section 319 Nonpoint Source Management Grants
Forecasted
Section 319 Nonpoint Source Management Grants fund science-driven projects to reduce diffuse water pollution and improve watershed health across Pennsylvania.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (application period opens) | June 2027 (full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $50,000–$500,000 per project; multi-year funding possible depending on project scope.
Summary: Supports projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve water quality in Pennsylvania’s watersheds through implementation of watershed-based plans.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Section 319 Nonpoint Source Management Grants program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), provides funding to address nonpoint source pollution in Pennsylvania’s watersheds. The program targets the implementation of watershed-based plans and projects that restore and protect water quality by reducing pollutants from diffuse sources such as agricultural runoff, urban stormwater, and abandoned mine drainage. Funding supports best management practices, collaborative watershed planning, and innovative solutions for water pollution challenges across the state.
