Section 319 Nonpoint Source Management Grants
Forecasted
The Section 319 Nonpoint Source Management Grants fund science-based projects to reduce nonpoint source pollution and restore water quality in Pennsylvania watersheds, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from ~$50,000 to $500,000 per project; administrative costs capped at 10% of total budget.
Summary: Supports projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution and restore water quality in Pennsylvania watersheds.
Key Information: All dates are projected; confirm on program page for updates.
Description
The Section 319 Nonpoint Source Management Grants, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), fund projects designed to reduce nonpoint source pollution—such as agricultural runoff, urban stormwater, and abandoned mine drainage—and restore water quality in Pennsylvania's watersheds. The program prioritizes implementation of watershed-based plans (Watershed Implementation Plans/WIPs) and encourages collaboration among local governments, conservation districts, educational institutions, and community organizations to achieve measurable water quality improvements.
