Clean Water Act: Section 319(h) Grants
The Federal Clean Water Act Section 319(h) provides funding for various types of projects that work to reduce nonpoint source water pollution. Funds may be used to conduct assessments, develop and implement TMDLs and watershed management plans, provide technical assistance, demonstrate new technology and provide education and outreach. Organizations eligible for funding include nonprofit organizations, universities, and local, State or Federal government agencies. A 40% (non-federal) in-kind or cash match of the total project cost must be provided.
IDEM is now actively seeking applications for Section 319 Grants for 2008. Read the following document for details.
- 2009 Section 319 Grant Solicitation Announcement and Guidance [PDF]
- Guidance On the Conversion of HUC 11s/14s to HUC 10s/12s for Section 319 Grant Fund Applicants [PDF]
Applications for the Federal Fiscal Year 2009 Section 319 Grant Solicitation are due September 1, 2008. Please review the Program Guidance for more details on project eligibility and requirements, and contact the NPS/TMDL Section staff for assistance in developing a competitive proposal. All projects must include a matching contribution, from non-federal funds, of 40% of the total project cost.
These applications are being accepted for both Base and Incremental funds (see Program Guidance for definitions). The FFY 2009 Section 319 Program Priorities are:
- Watershed management planning in areas with waterbodies on the State 303(d) List of Impaired Waterbodies. See the Section 303(d) List of Impaired Waterbodies in Indiana to view the current 303(d) list.
- Implementing watershed management plans that meet IDEM's Watershed Plan Checklist for 2003 [DOC].
- Watershed management planning and implementation in areas with approved Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs). See the Total Maximum Daily Load Program for more information.
Any projects applying to implement a Watershed Management Plan must commit to having a Plan that meets the Watershed Plan Checklist (2003 update) [DOC] prior to initiating a draft contract for the project.
Important Links
- National Information on the Section 319(h) Grant Program
- Section 319(h) Grant Application Package
- Section 319(h) Project Management Guidance
- Section 319(h) Project Management Forms
- Summary of current 319(h) Grant Projects
- Section 319(h) Project Links
Contact Resources
- Roster of Watershed Project Coordinators in Indiana (Currently Unavailable)
- Watershed Specialists Contact Information (Currently Unavailable)
The NPS/TMDL Section administers the Section 319 Grant Program in Indiana. For more information about Section 319(h) funding, please contact Andrew Pelloso at (317) 233-2481, Laura Bieberich at (317) 233-1863, or Doug Campbell at (317) 233-8491.
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